Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsPreferred Bank (PFBC)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$717,386.81
+0.16%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
PFBC
Preferred Bank
$95.04
+0.34%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.12B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 132359% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $283.40M). PFBC leads profitability with a 47.5% profit margin vs 19.3%. PFBC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.94. PFBC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-A
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
PFBC
Strong Buy74
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
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 48 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 66.0%
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.3% revenue growth
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, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : PFBC
The strongest argument for PFBC centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 47.5% and operating margin at 66.0%. PEG of 0.94 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : PFBC
The primary concerns for PFBC are Revenue Growth, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-A is growing revenue faster at 4.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
PFBC scores higher overall (74/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 47.5% margins. 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%).
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Preferred Bank offers a variety of commercial banking products and services to small and medium-sized businesses and their real estate owners, entrepreneurs, developers and investors, professionals, and high-net-worth individuals in the United States. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
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