Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsOak Valley Bancorp (OVLY)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$510.37
+0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
OVLY
Oak Valley Bancorp
$34.54
-0.32%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $293.44M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 463010% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $83.07M). OVLY leads profitability with a 28.2% profit margin vs 22.3%. OVLY trades at a lower P/E of 12.2x. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
OVLY
Buy53
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 32.6%
Earnings expanding 107.8% YoY
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 32.7%
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 9.0%
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : OVLY
The strongest argument for OVLY centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.2% and operating margin at 32.7%.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : OVLY
The primary concerns for OVLY are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while OVLY is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-B is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — 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 53/100), backed by strong 22.3% 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 →Oak Valley Bancorp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Oak Valley Bancorp is the banking holding company for Oak Valley Community Bank providing a range of commercial banking services to individuals and small and medium-sized businesses in Oakdale, California and surrounding areas. The company is headquartered in Oakdale, California.
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