Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsFS Bancorp Inc (FSBW)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$474.07
-0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
FSBW
FS Bancorp Inc
$40.64
-2.10%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $311.24M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 257779% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $144.04M). FSBW leads profitability with a 23.0% profit margin vs 18.0%. FSBW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.35. FSBW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
FSBW
Strong Buy67
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 32.5%
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
2.6% revenue growth
1.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : FSBW
The strongest argument for FSBW centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.0% and operating margin at 32.5%. PEG of 1.35 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 : FSBW
The primary concerns for FSBW are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a declining stock while FSBW is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
FSBW is growing revenue faster at 2.6% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FSBW scores higher overall (67/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 23.0% 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 →FS Bancorp Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
FS Bancorp, Inc. is a bank holding company for 1st Security Bank of Washington providing banking and financial services to local families, local and regional businesses, and industry niches. The company is headquartered in Mountlake Terrace, Washington.
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