Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsPlumas Bancorp (PLBC)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$763,167.00
-0.63%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.05T
PLBC
Plumas Bancorp
$61.71
-0.79%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $429.75M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 351116% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $106.88M). PLBC leads profitability with a 33.5% profit margin vs 19.3%. PLBC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.49. PLBC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
PLBC
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 51.4%
Revenue surging 43.1% year-over-year
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 34.3% YoY
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
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, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : PLBC
The strongest argument for PLBC centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.5% and operating margin at 51.4%. Revenue growth of 43.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : PLBC
The primary concerns for PLBC are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while PLBC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.61 — expect wider price swings.
PLBC is growing revenue faster at 43.1% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PLBC scores higher overall (78/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 33.5% margins and 43.1% revenue growth. 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
Plumas Bancorp is the banking holding company for Plumas Bank offering various banking products and services to small and medium-sized businesses and individuals in Northeast California and Northwest Nevada. The company is headquartered in Reno, Nevada.
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