Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsSouthern Missouri Bancorp Inc (SMBC)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$541.34
-0.30%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.14T
SMBC
Southern Missouri Bancorp Inc
$72.02
-0.39%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $795.38M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 197343% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $194.83M). SMBC leads profitability with a 38.6% profit margin vs 22.3%. SMBC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.07. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
SMBC
Strong Buy72
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 39 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 49.7%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 25.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
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 : SMBC
The strongest argument for SMBC centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 38.6% and operating margin at 49.7%. Revenue growth of 12.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SMBC
The primary concerns for SMBC are Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SMBC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.87 — expect wider price swings.
SMBC is growing revenue faster at 12.7% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (74/100 vs 72/100), 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 →Southern Missouri Bancorp Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. is the banking holding company for Southern Bank providing banking and financial services to individual and corporate clients in the United States. The company is headquartered in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
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