Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsFirst Interstate BancSystem Inc (FIBK)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$717,550.00
+1.26%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.01T
FIBK
First Interstate BancSystem Inc
$34.43
-3.50%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.39B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 35893% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $1.03B). FIBK leads profitability with a 29.3% profit margin vs 18.0%. FIBK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.16. FIBK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 84/100 (A-).
BRK-A
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
FIBK
Exceptional Buy84
out of 100
Grade: A-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 33.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 47.4%
Revenue surging 34.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 115.5% YoY
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
No major concerns identified
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bull Case : FIBK
The strongest argument for FIBK centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.3% and operating margin at 47.4%. Revenue growth of 34.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : FIBK
No major red flags identified for FIBK, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a declining stock while FIBK is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
FIBK carries more volatility with a beta of 0.75 — expect wider price swings.
FIBK is growing revenue faster at 34.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FIBK scores higher overall (84/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 29.3% margins and 34.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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 Interstate BancSystem Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. is the banking holding company for First Interstate Bank offering a range of banking products and services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Billings, Montana.
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