Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsFarmers National Banc Corp (FMNB)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$488.13
+1.98%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
FMNB
Farmers National Banc Corp
$14.19
+0.78%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $840.26M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 193487% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $193.91M). FMNB leads profitability with a 29.5% profit margin vs 19.3%. FMNB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.73. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
FMNB
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
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
Strong operational efficiency at 46.1%
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 27.7% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.5% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : FMNB
The strongest argument for FMNB centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.5% and operating margin at 46.1%. Revenue growth of 27.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : FMNB
The primary concerns for FMNB are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a value stock while FMNB is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
FMNB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.79 — expect wider price swings.
FMNB is growing revenue faster at 27.7% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (62/100 vs 60/100), backed by strong 19.3% margins. Both earn "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 →Farmers National Banc Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Farmers National Banc Corp. The company is headquartered in Canfield, Ohio.
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