Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsSeacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (SBCF)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$510.37
+0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
SBCF
Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida
$33.98
+0.35%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.28B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 56291% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $682.18M). SBCF leads profitability with a 23.8% profit margin vs 22.3%. SBCF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.58. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
SBCF
Strong Buy71
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
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 48.8%
Revenue surging 38.3% year-over-year
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 5.5% — 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, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bull Case : SBCF
The strongest argument for SBCF centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.8% and operating margin at 48.8%. Revenue growth of 38.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SBCF
The primary concerns for SBCF are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while SBCF is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SBCF carries more volatility with a beta of 0.86 — expect wider price swings.
SBCF is growing revenue faster at 38.3% — 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 71/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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 →Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida is the banking holding company of Seacoast National Bank providing financial services to retail and business clients in Florida. The company is headquartered in Stuart, Florida.
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