Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsTowne Bank (TOWN)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$755,649.06
+0.46%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
TOWN
Towne Bank
$36.36
-0.93%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.43B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 34334% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $1.12B). TOWN leads profitability with a 28.6% profit margin vs 22.3%. BRK-A trades at a lower P/E of 12.8x. TOWN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
TOWN
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
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 61.0%
Revenue surging 117.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 285.7% YoY
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 5.4% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : TOWN
The strongest argument for TOWN centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.6% and operating margin at 61.0%. Revenue growth of 117.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : TOWN
The primary concerns for TOWN are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a mature stock while TOWN is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TOWN carries more volatility with a beta of 0.69 — expect wider price swings.
TOWN is growing revenue faster at 117.8% — 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 74/100), 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 →Towne Bank
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
TowneBank offers retail and business banking services for individuals, professionals, and business companies. The company is headquartered in Portsmouth, Virginia.
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