Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsSouthState Corporation (SSB)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$766,000.00
+0.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
SSB
SouthState Corporation
$105.98
+0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $10.34B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 14275% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $2.68B). SSB leads profitability with a 35.5% profit margin vs 22.3%. SSB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.45. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
SSB
Strong Buy71
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 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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 50.5%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.1%
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 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bull Case : SSB
The strongest argument for SSB centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.5% and operating margin at 50.5%. PEG of 1.45 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SSB
The primary concerns for SSB are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a mature stock while SSB is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
SSB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.71 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-A is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (74/100 vs 71/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. 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 →SouthState Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
South State Corporation is the banking holding company for South State Bank offering a range of banking products and services. The company is headquartered in Winter Haven, Florida.
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