Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsLakeland Financial Corporation (LKFN)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$475.94
+0.18%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
LKFN
Lakeland Financial Corporation
$61.55
-1.68%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.56B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 140029% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $267.89M). LKFN leads profitability with a 41.0% profit margin vs 19.3%. LKFN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.44. LKFN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
LKFN
Strong Buy75
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
Keeps 41 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 49.4%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
18.8% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 33.3% YoY
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
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 : LKFN
The strongest argument for LKFN centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 41.0% and operating margin at 49.4%. Revenue growth of 18.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : LKFN
The primary concerns for LKFN are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a value stock while LKFN is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
LKFN carries more volatility with a beta of 0.74 — expect wider price swings.
LKFN is growing revenue faster at 18.8% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LKFN scores higher overall (75/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 41.0% margins and 18.8% 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 →Lakeland Financial Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Lakeland Financial Corporation is the banking holding company for Lake City Bank offering various banking products and services. The company is headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana.
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