Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsFirst Community Bancshares Inc (FCBC)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$733,550.00
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
FCBC
First Community Bancshares Inc
$42.96
+1.39%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $813.53M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 218667% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $171.59M). FCBC leads profitability with a 28.6% profit margin vs 19.3%. FCBC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.25. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
FCBC
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Strong operational efficiency at 43.3%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Earnings declined 1.6%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : FCBC
The strongest argument for FCBC centers on Operating Margin, Debt/Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.6% and operating margin at 43.3%. Revenue growth of 10.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : FCBC
The primary concerns for FCBC are Market Cap, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while FCBC is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
FCBC is growing revenue faster at 10.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (61/100 vs 60/100), backed by strong 19.3% margins. Both earn "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 →First Community Bancshares Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
First Community Bankshares, Inc. is the financial holding company for First Community Bank offering various banking products and services. The company is headquartered in Bluefield, Virginia.
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