Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsFB Financial Corp (FBK)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$763,167.00
-0.63%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.05T
FBK
FB Financial Corp
$59.69
+0.07%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.97B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 57584% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $650.78M). FBK leads profitability with a 30.2% profit margin vs 19.3%. BRK-A trades at a lower P/E of 14.6x. FBK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
FBK
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 45.5%
Revenue surging 130.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 1783.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 7.9% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : FBK
The strongest argument for FBK centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.2% and operating margin at 45.5%. Revenue growth of 130.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : FBK
The primary concerns for FBK are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while FBK is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
FBK carries more volatility with a beta of 0.95 — expect wider price swings.
FBK is growing revenue faster at 130.2% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FBK scores higher overall (73/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 30.2% margins and 130.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate holding company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. The company wholly owns GEICO, Duracell, Dairy Queen, BNSF, Lubrizol, Fruit of the Loom, Helzberg Diamonds, Long & Foster, FlightSafety International, Pampered Chef, Forest River, and NetJets, and also owns 38.6% of Pilot Flying J; and significant minority holdings in public companies Kraft Heinz Company (26.7%), American Express (18.8%), The Coca-Cola Company (9.32%), Bank of America (11.9%), and Apple (6.3%).
Visit Website →FB Financial Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
FB Financial Corporation is a banking holding company for FirstBank offering a pool of commercial and consumer banking companies, professionals and individuals. The company is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.
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