Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsFirst Community Bancshares Inc (FCBC)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$510.37
+0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
FCBC
First Community Bancshares Inc
$47.28
-0.90%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $909.97M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 205564% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $187.05M). FCBC leads profitability with a 31.7% profit margin vs 22.3%. FCBC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.25. FCBC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
FCBC
Strong Buy76
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 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 53.6%
Revenue surging 37.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 77.8% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
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 : FCBC
The strongest argument for FCBC centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.7% and operating margin at 53.6%. Revenue growth of 37.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : FCBC
The primary concerns for FCBC are Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while FCBC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — expect wider price swings.
FCBC is growing revenue faster at 37.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FCBC scores higher overall (76/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 31.7% margins and 37.4% 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 Community Bancshares Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
First Community Bankshares, Inc. is the financial holding company for First Community Bank offering various banking products and services. The company is headquartered in Bluefield, Virginia.
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