Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsJohn Marshall Bancorp Inc (JMSB)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$474.07
-0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
JMSB
John Marshall Bancorp Inc
$21.00
+0.57%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $309.43M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 609324% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $60.95M). JMSB leads profitability with a 34.8% profit margin vs 18.0%. JMSB trades at a lower P/E of 14.6x. JMSB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C+).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
JMSB
Buy60
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 33.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 49.3%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 26.3% YoY
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
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 : JMSB
The strongest argument for JMSB centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 34.8% and operating margin at 49.3%. Revenue growth of 11.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : JMSB
The primary concerns for JMSB are Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a declining stock while JMSB is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
JMSB is growing revenue faster at 11.9% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
JMSB scores higher overall (60/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 34.8% margins and 11.9% revenue growth. Both earn "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 →John Marshall Bancorp Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
John Marshall Bancorp, Inc. is the bank holding company of John Marshall Bank offering banking products and financial services. The company is headquartered in Reston, Virginia.
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