Banc of California, Inc. (BANC)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)
BANC
Banc of California, Inc.
$19.04
-0.68%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.97B
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$717,386.81
+0.16%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 35005% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $1.07B). BANC leads profitability with a 23.1% profit margin vs 19.3%. BANC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.13. BANC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
BANC
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
BRK-A
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 39.3%
Earnings expanding 51.5% YoY
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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
Areas to Watch
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BANC
The strongest argument for BANC centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.1% and operating margin at 39.3%. PEG of 1.13 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bear Case : BANC
The primary concerns for BANC are Return on Equity.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BANC profiles as a mature stock while BRK-A is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BANC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.98 — expect wider price swings.
BANC is growing revenue faster at 8.0% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BANC scores higher overall (78/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 23.1% margins. Both earn "Strong 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.
Banc of California, Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Banc of California, Inc. is the banking holding company for Banc of California, the National Association that provides banking products and services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Santa Ana, California.
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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