Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsThird Coast Bancshares, Inc. (TCBX)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$509.77
+0.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
TCBX
Third Coast Bancshares, Inc.
$44.37
-0.07%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $738.28M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 167918% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $228.96M). TCBX leads profitability with a 32.5% profit margin vs 22.3%. TCBX trades at a lower P/E of 11.0x. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
TCBX
Strong Buy68
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 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 42.7%
Revenue surging 32.1% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
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 : TCBX
The strongest argument for TCBX centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 32.5% and operating margin at 42.7%. Revenue growth of 32.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : TCBX
The primary concerns for TCBX are Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while TCBX is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TCBX carries more volatility with a beta of 0.64 — expect wider price swings.
TCBX is growing revenue faster at 32.1% — 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 68/100), 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 →Third Coast Bancshares, Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Third Coast Bancshares, Inc. is a banking holding company of Third Coast Bank, SSB that offers various commercial banking solutions to small and medium-sized businesses and professionals. The company is headquartered in Humble, Texas.
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