Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsOP Bancorp (OPBK)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$766,000.00
+0.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
OPBK
OP Bancorp
$15.36
+0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $226.53M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 395954% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $97.13M). OPBK leads profitability with a 29.8% profit margin vs 22.3%. OPBK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.97. OPBK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
OPBK
Strong Buy79
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 47.3%
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
15.1% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : OPBK
The strongest argument for OPBK centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.8% and operating margin at 47.3%. Revenue growth of 15.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : OPBK
The primary concerns for OPBK are Market Cap, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a mature stock while OPBK is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — expect wider price swings.
OPBK is growing revenue faster at 15.1% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
OPBK scores higher overall (79/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 29.8% margins and 15.1% revenue growth. 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
OP Bancorp is Open Bank's banking holding company offering banking products and services in California. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
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