Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsHbt Financial Inc (HBT)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$503.65
-0.25%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.07T
HBT
Hbt Financial Inc
$35.71
+0.31%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.29B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 144562% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $265.92M). HBT leads profitability with a 29.2% profit margin vs 22.3%. BRK-B trades at a lower P/E of 12.7x. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
HBT
Buy65
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
Strong operational efficiency at 32.6%
Earnings expanding 107.8% YoY
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 49.9%
Revenue surging 37.7% year-over-year
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bull Case : HBT
The strongest argument for HBT centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.2% and operating margin at 49.9%. Revenue growth of 37.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : HBT
The primary concerns for HBT are Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while HBT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.61 — expect wider price swings.
HBT is growing revenue faster at 37.7% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (74/100 vs 65/100), backed by strong 22.3% 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 →Hbt Financial Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
HBT Financial, Inc. is the banking holding company for Heartland Bank and Trust Company and State Bank of Lincoln offering commercial, commercial and retail banking products and services to individuals, businesses and municipal entities. The company is headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois.
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