Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsRepublic Bancorp Inc (RBCAA)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$733,550.00
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
RBCAA
Republic Bancorp Inc
$84.50
+0.38%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.59B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 100673% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $372.51M). RBCAA leads profitability with a 34.0% profit margin vs 19.3%. RBCAA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.27. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
RBCAA
Buy56
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
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 53.6%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Revenue declined 11.3%
Earnings declined 10.1%
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 : RBCAA
The strongest argument for RBCAA centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 34.0% and operating margin at 53.6%. PEG of 1.27 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 : RBCAA
The primary concerns for RBCAA are Market Cap, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while RBCAA is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
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.
Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (61/100 vs 56/100), backed by strong 19.3% margins. 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 →Republic Bancorp Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Republic Bancorp, Inc., a financial holding company, offers various banking products and services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.
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