Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsLandmark Bancorp Inc (LARK)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$763,600.01
-0.04%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
LARK
Landmark Bancorp Inc
$31.87
-2.57%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $203.33M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 531294% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $72.39M). LARK leads profitability with a 27.8% profit margin vs 22.3%. LARK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.51. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
LARK
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 32.6%
Earnings expanding 107.8% YoY
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 37.2%
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 22.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bull Case : LARK
The strongest argument for LARK centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.8% and operating margin at 37.2%. Revenue growth of 14.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : LARK
The primary concerns for LARK are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — expect wider price swings.
LARK is growing revenue faster at 14.5% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (74/100 vs 69/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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
Landmark Bancorp, Inc. is the financial holding company for Landmark National Bank providing various banking and financial services to its local communities. The company is headquartered in Manhattan, Kansas.
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