Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsFirst Community Corporation (FCCO)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$488.13
+1.98%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
FCCO
First Community Corporation
$30.71
+2.20%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $294.72M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 451975% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $83.04M). FCCO leads profitability with a 24.9% profit margin vs 19.3%. FCCO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.83. FCCO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
FCCO
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
Strong operational efficiency at 34.3%
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 28.1% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : FCCO
The strongest argument for FCCO centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.9% and operating margin at 34.3%. Revenue growth of 28.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : FCCO
The primary concerns for FCCO are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a value stock while FCCO is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
FCCO is growing revenue faster at 28.1% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FCCO scores higher overall (71/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 24.9% margins and 28.1% 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 Community Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
First Community Corporation is the banking holding company for First Community Bank, offering various commercial and retail banking products and services to small and medium-sized businesses, professional companies, and individuals. The company is headquartered in Lexington, South Carolina.
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