Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsGlacier Bancorp Inc (GBCI)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$488.13
+1.98%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
GBCI
Glacier Bancorp Inc
$47.15
-0.06%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $6.50B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 36093% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $1.04B). GBCI leads profitability with a 25.7% profit margin vs 19.3%. GBCI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.75. GBCI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
GBCI
Strong Buy77
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 41.5%
Revenue surging 39.7% year-over-year
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 31.3% YoY
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 6.3% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : GBCI
The strongest argument for GBCI centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.7% and operating margin at 41.5%. Revenue growth of 39.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : GBCI
The primary concerns for GBCI are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a value stock while GBCI is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
GBCI carries more volatility with a beta of 0.74 — expect wider price swings.
GBCI is growing revenue faster at 39.7% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GBCI scores higher overall (77/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 25.7% margins and 39.7% 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%).
Visit Website →Glacier Bancorp Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Glacier Bancorp, Inc. is the bank holding company for Glacier Bank providing commercial banking services to individuals, small and medium-sized businesses, community organizations, and public entities in the United States. The company is headquartered in Kalispell, Montana.
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