Banc of California, Inc. (BANC)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)
BANC
Banc of California, Inc.
$18.29
-0.16%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.92B
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$502.00
-1.52%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 55633% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $690.23M). BRK-B leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs -3.2%. BANC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.13. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BANC
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
BRK-B
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 216.3%
Earnings expanding 49.7% YoY
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
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Currently unprofitable
Weak financial health signals
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. PEG of 1.13 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull 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%.
Bear Case : BANC
The primary concerns for BANC are Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BANC profiles as a turnaround stock while BRK-B is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BANC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.13 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-B is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — 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 60/100), backed by strong 22.3% 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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