Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsFirst Bancorp (FBP)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$474.07
-0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
FBP
First Bancorp
$23.84
-1.41%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.69B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 39716% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $932.90M). FBP leads profitability with a 38.2% profit margin vs 18.0%. FBP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 4.15. FBP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
FBP
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
Strong operational efficiency at 33.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 38 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 47.8%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 21.3% YoY
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bull Case : FBP
The strongest argument for FBP centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 38.2% and operating margin at 47.8%.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : FBP
The primary concerns for FBP are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a declining stock while FBP is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
FBP carries more volatility with a beta of 0.83 — expect wider price swings.
FBP is growing revenue faster at 8.1% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FBP scores higher overall (71/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 38.2% 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 →First Bancorp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
First BanCorp. The company is headquartered in Santurce, Puerto Rico.
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