Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsHingham Institution for Savings (HIFS)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$503.65
-0.25%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.07T
HIFS
Hingham Institution for Savings
$298.17
-0.67%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $656.76M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 321736% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $119.53M). HIFS leads profitability with a 55.5% profit margin vs 22.3%. HIFS trades at a lower P/E of 10.1x. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
HIFS
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
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 56 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 80.6%
Revenue surging 108.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 168.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
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 : HIFS
The strongest argument for HIFS centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 55.5% and operating margin at 80.6%. Revenue growth of 108.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : HIFS
The primary concerns for HIFS are Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.77 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while HIFS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
HIFS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.82 — expect wider price swings.
HIFS is growing revenue faster at 108.0% — 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 71/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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 →Hingham Institution for Savings
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Hingham Institution for Savings offers a variety of financial products and services to individuals and businesses in the United States. The company is headquartered in Hingham, Massachusetts.
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