Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsHancock Whitney Corp (HWC)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$733,550.00
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
HWC
Hancock Whitney Corp
$69.38
+0.29%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $5.88B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 27001% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $1.39B). HWC leads profitability with a 29.9% profit margin vs 19.3%. HWC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.76. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
HWC
Buy55
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 23.9%
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 21.1%
Earnings declined 58.7%
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : HWC
The strongest argument for HWC centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.9% and operating margin at 23.9%.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : HWC
The primary concerns for HWC are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while HWC is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
HWC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.98 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-A is growing revenue faster at 4.4% — 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 55/100), 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%).
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Hancock Whitney Corporation is the banking holding company for Hancock Whitney Bank offering a range of banking products and services to commercial, small business and retail clients. The company is headquartered in Gulfport, Mississippi.
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