Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsFirstCash Inc (FCFS)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$474.07
-0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
FCFS
FirstCash Inc
$215.67
+0.75%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $9.45B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 9483% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $3.88B). BRK-B leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 9.2%. FCFS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.17. FCFS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
FCFS
Strong Buy66
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
Revenue surging 25.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 29.9% YoY
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Moderate valuation
Elevated debt levels
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 : FCFS
The strongest argument for FCFS centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 25.7% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.17 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : FCFS
The primary concerns for FCFS are P/E Ratio, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a declining stock while FCFS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
FCFS is growing revenue faster at 25.7% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FCFS scores higher overall (66/100 vs 54/100) and 25.7% 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%).
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
FirstCash, Inc., operates retail pawn shops in the United States and Latin America. The company is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.
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