Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsFirst Commonwealth Financial (FCF)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$763,167.00
-0.63%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.05T
FCF
First Commonwealth Financial
$21.79
+1.97%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.13B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 75627% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $495.72M). FCF leads profitability with a 31.7% profit margin vs 19.3%. FCF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.46. FCF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
FCF
Strong Buy71
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 41.8%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : FCF
The strongest argument for FCF centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.7% and operating margin at 41.8%. PEG of 1.46 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : FCF
The primary concerns for FCF are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while FCF is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
FCF carries more volatility with a beta of 0.73 — expect wider price swings.
FCF is growing revenue faster at 9.1% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FCF scores higher overall (71/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 31.7% margins. 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%).
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
First Commonwealth Financial Corporation, a financial holding company, provides a variety of consumer and commercial banking services to individuals and small and medium-sized businesses in the United States. The company is headquartered in Indiana, Pennsylvania.
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