Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsRenasant Corporation (RNST)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$488.13
+1.98%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
RNST
Renasant Corporation
$40.83
+0.72%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.95B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 38272% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $978.30M). RNST leads profitability with a 23.3% profit margin vs 19.3%. RNST appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.79. RNST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
RNST
Strong Buy77
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 45.2%
Revenue surging 60.2% year-over-year
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 44.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 5.9% — below average capital efficiency
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 : RNST
The strongest argument for RNST centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.3% and operating margin at 45.2%. Revenue growth of 60.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : RNST
The primary concerns for RNST are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a value stock while RNST is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
RNST carries more volatility with a beta of 0.99 — expect wider price swings.
RNST is growing revenue faster at 60.2% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RNST scores higher overall (77/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 23.3% margins and 60.2% 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%).
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Renasant Corporation is a bank holding company for Renasant Bank, providing a variety of financial, wealth management, trust and insurance services to retail and commercial clients. The company is headquartered in Tupelo, Mississippi.
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