Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsHeritage Financial Corporation (HFWA)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$793,815.21
+1.76%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.11T
HFWA
Heritage Financial Corporation
$29.41
-0.31%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.21B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 127118% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $295.08M). HFWA leads profitability with a 26.4% profit margin vs 19.3%. HFWA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.13. HFWA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
HFWA
Strong Buy67
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
Revenue surging 53.1% year-over-year
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 28.9%
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.5% — below average capital efficiency
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 : HFWA
The strongest argument for HFWA centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.4% and operating margin at 28.9%. Revenue growth of 53.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : HFWA
The primary concerns for HFWA are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while HFWA is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.61 — expect wider price swings.
HFWA is growing revenue faster at 53.1% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HFWA scores higher overall (67/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 26.4% margins and 53.1% 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 →Heritage Financial Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Heritage Financial Corporation is the banking holding company for Heritage Bank providing various financial services to small and medium-sized businesses and individuals in the United States. The company is headquartered in Olympia, Washington.
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