Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsOld Second Bancorp Inc (OSBC)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$811,947.00
+0.23%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.14T
OSBC
Old Second Bancorp Inc
$24.41
-0.77%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.24B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 107977% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $355.94M). OSBC leads profitability with a 31.3% profit margin vs 22.3%. OSBC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.51. OSBC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
OSBC
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 44.9%
Earnings expanding 211.1% YoY
19.2% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bull Case : OSBC
The strongest argument for OSBC centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.3% and operating margin at 44.9%. Revenue growth of 19.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : OSBC
The primary concerns for OSBC are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a mature stock while OSBC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
OSBC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.77 — expect wider price swings.
OSBC is growing revenue faster at 19.2% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
OSBC scores higher overall (76/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 31.3% margins and 19.2% 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%).
Visit Website →Old Second Bancorp Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Old Second Bancorp, Inc. is the banking holding company for Old Second National Bank providing a range of banking services. The company is headquartered in Aurora, Illinois.
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