Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsFirst Bancorp (FBNC)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$590.15
+0.32%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.16T
FBNC
First Bancorp
$64.80
-0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.69B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 84781% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $453.20M). FBNC leads profitability with a 36.2% profit margin vs 22.3%. FBNC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.56. FBNC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
FBNC
Strong Buy77
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
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.2%
Revenue surging 49.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 152.3% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 7.2% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : FBNC
The strongest argument for FBNC centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 36.2% and operating margin at 46.2%. Revenue growth of 49.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : FBNC
The primary concerns for FBNC are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while FBNC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
FBNC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.80 — expect wider price swings.
FBNC is growing revenue faster at 49.3% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FBNC scores higher overall (77/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 36.2% margins and 49.3% revenue growth. 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 →First Bancorp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
First Bancorp is First Bank's banking holding company providing banking products and services for individuals and small and medium-sized businesses primarily in North Carolina and northeastern South Carolina. The company is headquartered in Southern Pines, North Carolina.
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