Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsInternational Bancshares Corporation (IBOC)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$488.13
+1.98%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
IBOC
International Bancshares Corporation
$72.98
+0.05%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $4.76B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 44717% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $837.62M). IBOC leads profitability with a 49.8% profit margin vs 19.3%. IBOC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.98. IBOC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
IBOC
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
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
Keeps 50 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 63.9%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : IBOC
The strongest argument for IBOC centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 49.8% and operating margin at 63.9%. PEG of 0.98 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : IBOC
The primary concerns for IBOC are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a value stock while IBOC is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
IBOC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
IBOC is growing revenue faster at 5.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
IBOC scores higher overall (71/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 49.8% 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 →International Bancshares Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
International Bancshares Corporation, a multi-bank financial holding company, provides commercial and retail banking services. The company is headquartered in Laredo, Texas.
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