Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsTowne Bank (TOWN)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$475.94
+0.18%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
TOWN
Towne Bank
$34.99
+0.46%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.17B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 42694% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $877.21M). BRK-B leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs 19.0%. BRK-B trades at a lower P/E of 14.1x. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
TOWN
Buy58
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 35.8%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 29.8% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 6.6% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 32.8%
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 : TOWN
The strongest argument for TOWN centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.0% and operating margin at 35.8%. Revenue growth of 29.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : TOWN
The primary concerns for TOWN are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a value stock while TOWN is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TOWN carries more volatility with a beta of 0.73 — expect wider price swings.
TOWN is growing revenue faster at 29.8% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (62/100 vs 58/100), backed by strong 19.3% margins. 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 →Towne Bank
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
TowneBank offers retail and business banking services for individuals, professionals, and business companies. The company is headquartered in Portsmouth, Virginia.
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