Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsMid Penn Bancorp (MPB)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$733,550.00
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
MPB
Mid Penn Bancorp
$31.51
-4.17%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $834.36M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 156144% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $240.26M). MPB leads profitability with a 21.3% profit margin vs 19.3%. BRK-A appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 9.68. MPB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
MPB
Buy65
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
Strong operational efficiency at 35.2%
Revenue surging 33.3% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 5.8% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 49.3%
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 : MPB
The strongest argument for MPB centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.3% and operating margin at 35.2%. Revenue growth of 33.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : MPB
The primary concerns for MPB are Market Cap, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while MPB is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
MPB is growing revenue faster at 33.3% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MPB scores higher overall (65/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 21.3% margins and 33.3% revenue growth. 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 →Mid Penn Bancorp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. is the banking holding company for Mid Penn Bank providing commercial banking services to individuals, partnerships, non-profit organizations, and corporations. The company is headquartered in Millersburg, Pennsylvania.
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