Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsFirst Bancorp (FBNC)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$475.94
+0.18%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
FBNC
First Bancorp
$58.47
-0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.42B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 95339% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $393.33M). FBNC leads profitability with a 30.8% profit margin vs 19.3%. FBNC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.56. FBNC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
FBNC
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
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 50.5%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 28.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 7.6% — 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, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : FBNC
The strongest argument for FBNC centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.8% and operating margin at 50.5%. Revenue growth of 13.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, 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 value stock while FBNC is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
FBNC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.83 — expect wider price swings.
FBNC is growing revenue faster at 13.9% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
FBNC scores higher overall (71/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 30.8% margins and 13.9% revenue growth. 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 →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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