Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsSB Financial Group Inc (SBFG)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$488.13
+1.98%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
SBFG
SB Financial Group Inc
$22.10
+5.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $143.64M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 566003% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $66.31M). SBFG leads profitability with a 24.3% profit margin vs 19.3%. SBFG trades at a lower P/E of 9.0x. SBFG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
SBFG
Buy65
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 108.5% YoY
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 28.8%
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : SBFG
The strongest argument for SBFG centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.3% and operating margin at 28.8%. Revenue growth of 11.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SBFG
The primary concerns for SBFG are Market Cap, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a value stock while SBFG is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
SBFG is growing revenue faster at 11.8% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SBFG scores higher overall (65/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 24.3% margins and 11.8% revenue growth. 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 →SB Financial Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
SB Financial Group, Inc. offers a range of commercial banking and wealth management services to individual and corporate clients primarily in Ohio, Indiana and Michigan. The company is headquartered in Defiance, Ohio.
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