Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsFirst Community Corporation (FCCO)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$502.91
-0.51%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
FCCO
First Community Corporation
$32.57
-1.15%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $309.72M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 435643% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $88.28M). FCCO leads profitability with a 26.2% profit margin vs 22.3%. FCCO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.83. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
FCCO
Strong Buy72
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 42.5%
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 26.5% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
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, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bull Case : FCCO
The strongest argument for FCCO centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.2% and operating margin at 42.5%. Revenue growth of 26.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are 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 mature stock while FCCO is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — expect wider price swings.
FCCO is growing revenue faster at 26.5% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (74/100 vs 72/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. 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 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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