Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsInvestar Holding Corp (ISTR)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$712,064.33
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
ISTR
Investar Holding Corp
$27.75
-1.32%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $380.91M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 346645% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $107.12M). ISTR leads profitability with a 26.7% profit margin vs 18.0%. ISTR trades at a lower P/E of 12.2x. ISTR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
BRK-A
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
ISTR
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 44.1%
Revenue surging 57.6% year-over-year
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 22.7% YoY
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
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 : ISTR
The strongest argument for ISTR centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.7% and operating margin at 44.1%. Revenue growth of 57.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : ISTR
The primary concerns for ISTR are Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a declining stock while ISTR is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
ISTR is growing revenue faster at 57.6% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ISTR scores higher overall (69/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 26.7% margins and 57.6% 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 →Investar Holding Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Investar Holding Corporation is the banking holding company of Investar Bank offering a range of commercial banking products to individuals and small and medium-sized businesses in southern Louisiana. The company is headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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