Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vs1st Source Corporation (SRCE)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$712,064.33
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
SRCE
1st Source Corporation
$72.60
-2.39%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.75B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 87031% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $426.31M). SRCE leads profitability with a 37.7% profit margin vs 18.0%. SRCE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.37. SRCE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
BRK-A
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
SRCE
Strong Buy67
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 33.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 38 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 49.9%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
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 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bull Case : SRCE
The strongest argument for SRCE centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 37.7% and operating margin at 49.9%. PEG of 1.37 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : SRCE
The primary concerns for SRCE are Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a declining stock while SRCE is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
SRCE is growing revenue faster at 5.1% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SRCE scores higher overall (67/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 37.7% 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
1st Source Corporation is the holding company of 1st Source Bank providing commercial and consumer banking services, trust and wealth advisory services, and insurance to individual and commercial clients. The company is headquartered in South Bend, Indiana.
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