Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsFirst Interstate BancSystem Inc (FIBK)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$488.13
+1.98%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
FIBK
First Interstate BancSystem Inc
$35.57
-0.42%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.46B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 35992% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $1.04B). FIBK leads profitability with a 30.0% profit margin vs 19.3%. FIBK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.16. FIBK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
FIBK
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 35.1%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 25.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.6% revenue growth
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 : FIBK
The strongest argument for FIBK centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.0% and operating margin at 35.1%. PEG of 1.16 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : FIBK
The primary concerns for FIBK are Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FIBK carries more volatility with a beta of 0.75 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-B is growing revenue faster at 4.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
FIBK scores higher overall (71/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 30.0% 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 Interstate BancSystem Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. is the banking holding company for First Interstate Bank offering a range of banking products and services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Billings, Montana.
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