Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsPeoples Bancorp Inc (PEBO)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$488.13
+1.98%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
PEBO
Peoples Bancorp Inc
$35.14
+0.29%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.24B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 88444% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $423.96M). PEBO leads profitability with a 26.3% profit margin vs 19.3%. PEBO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.45. PEBO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
PEBO
Strong Buy68
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
Strong operational efficiency at 37.1%
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
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
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 : PEBO
The strongest argument for PEBO centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.3% and operating margin at 37.1%. PEG of 1.45 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 : PEBO
The primary concerns for PEBO are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a value stock while PEBO is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
PEBO is growing revenue faster at 6.7% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PEBO scores higher overall (68/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 26.3% 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 →Peoples Bancorp Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Peoples Bancorp Inc. is the holding company of Peoples Bank offering commercial and retail banking products and services. The company is headquartered in Marietta, Ohio.
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