Bayfirst Financial Corp (BAFN)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)
BAFN
Bayfirst Financial Corp
$8.75
+6.97%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $235.93M
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$766,000.00
+0.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates -4076038% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $-9.44M). BRK-A leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs 0.0%. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BAFN
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 164.7%
Earnings expanding 609.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
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
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.0% margin — thin
ROE of -32.3% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 52.7%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BAFN
The strongest argument for BAFN centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bear Case : BAFN
The primary concerns for BAFN are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BAFN profiles as a value stock while BRK-A is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-A is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (74/100 vs 33/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Bayfirst Financial Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
BayFirst Financial Corp. The company is headquartered in Saint Petersburg, Florida.
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%).
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