Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsFirst Community Corporation (FCCO)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$885,660.00
+0.09%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.16T
FCCO
First Community Corporation
$32.72
+0.12%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $317.35M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 411753% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $93.40M). FCCO leads profitability with a 27.8% profit margin vs 22.3%. FCCO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.83. FCCO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
FCCO
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Strong operational efficiency at 32.6%
Earnings expanding 107.8% YoY
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 40.4%
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 25.9% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 26.9% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bull Case : FCCO
The strongest argument for FCCO centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.8% and operating margin at 40.4%. Revenue growth of 25.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : FCCO
The primary concerns for FCCO are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a mature stock while FCCO is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.59 — expect wider price swings.
FCCO is growing revenue faster at 25.9% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (74/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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 Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
First Community Corporation is the banking holding company for First Community Bank, offering various commercial and retail banking products and services to small and medium-sized businesses, professional companies, and individuals. The company is headquartered in Lexington, South Carolina.
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