Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsPark National Corporation (PRK)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$488.13
+1.98%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
PRK
Park National Corporation
$173.04
+0.04%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.26B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 65394% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $573.17M). PRK leads profitability with a 31.3% profit margin vs 19.3%. PRK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.47. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
PRK
Buy61
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
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 45.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 21.2% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 8.1%
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 : PRK
The strongest argument for PRK centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.3% and operating margin at 45.0%. Revenue growth of 21.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : PRK
The primary concerns for PRK are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a value stock while PRK is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
PRK carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
PRK is growing revenue faster at 21.2% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (62/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 19.3% 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 →Park National Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Park National Corporation is the bank holding company for Park National Bank providing commercial banking and trust services in small and medium population areas. The company is headquartered in Newark, Ohio.
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