Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsCommerce Bancshares Inc (CBSH)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$510.37
+0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
CBSH
Commerce Bancshares Inc
$58.25
-0.07%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $8.36B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 20756% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $1.84B). CBSH leads profitability with a 31.6% profit margin vs 22.3%. CBSH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.06. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
CBSH
Buy65
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
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 45.1%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.2% earnings growth
Weak financial health signals
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 : CBSH
The strongest argument for CBSH centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.6% and operating margin at 45.1%. Revenue growth of 14.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : CBSH
The primary concerns for CBSH are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — expect wider price swings.
CBSH is growing revenue faster at 14.2% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (74/100 vs 65/100), 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 →Commerce Bancshares Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Commerce Bancshares, Inc. is the banking holding company for Commerce Bank providing retail, mortgage banking, corporate, investment, trust and asset management products and services to individuals and businesses in the United States. The company is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri.
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