Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsOhio Valley Banc Corp (OVBC)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$474.07
-0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
OVBC
Ohio Valley Banc Corp
$44.99
-1.77%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $215.76M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 583372% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $63.66M). OVBC leads profitability with a 24.5% profit margin vs 18.0%. OVBC trades at a lower P/E of 13.8x. OVBC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
OVBC
Buy56
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
Strong operational efficiency at 32.5%
Earnings expanding 57.3% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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
Revenue declined 3.4%
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 : OVBC
The strongest argument for OVBC centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.5% and operating margin at 32.5%.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : OVBC
The primary concerns for OVBC are Market Cap, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-B is growing revenue faster at -0.7% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
OVBC scores higher overall (56/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 24.5% margins. 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 →Ohio Valley Banc Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Ohio Valley Banc Corp. The company is headquartered in Gallipolis, Ohio.
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