Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsSierra Bancorp (BSRR)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$510.37
+0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
BSRR
Sierra Bancorp
$40.73
-0.34%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $528.00M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 253265% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $151.83M). BSRR leads profitability with a 29.7% profit margin vs 22.3%. BSRR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.43. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
BSRR
Buy60
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
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
Strong operational efficiency at 36.1%
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 3.2%
Earnings declined 1.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-B
The strongest argument for BRK-B centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bull Case : BSRR
The strongest argument for BSRR centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.7% and operating margin at 36.1%. PEG of 1.43 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : BSRR
The primary concerns for BSRR are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while BSRR is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
BSRR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.76 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-B is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (74/100 vs 60/100), backed by strong 22.3% 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%).
Visit Website →Sierra Bancorp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Sierra Bancorp is the bank holding company for Bank of the Sierra that provides retail and business banking services to individuals and businesses in California. The company is headquartered in Porterville, California.
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