Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsIF Bancorp Inc (IROQ)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$733,550.00
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
IROQ
IF Bancorp Inc
$26.55
0.00%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $88.98M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 1314673% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $28.55M). BRK-A leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs 0.2%. BRK-A trades at a lower P/E of 14.0x. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
IROQ
Buy52
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.1% revenue growth
0.1% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.1% — below average capital efficiency
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 : IROQ
The strongest argument for IROQ centers on Price/Book, P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : IROQ
The primary concerns for IROQ are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Thin 0.2% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — 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.
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Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (61/100 vs 52/100), 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%).
Visit Website →IF Bancorp Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
IF Bancorp, Inc. is the savings and loan holding company of the Federal Iroquois Savings and Loans Association, offering a range of banking and financial services to individual and corporate clients. The company is headquartered in Watseka, Illinois.
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