Bank of Hawaii Corporation (BOH)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)
BOH
Bank of Hawaii Corporation
$71.50
-1.82%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.97B
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$752,180.01
-1.50%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 51112% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $751.16M). BOH leads profitability with a 31.4% profit margin vs 22.3%. BOH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.10. BOH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B+).
BOH
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B+
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 44.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 38.7% 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
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BOH
The strongest argument for BOH centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.4% and operating margin at 44.0%. Revenue growth of 12.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : BOH
The primary concerns for BOH are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BOH carries more volatility with a beta of 0.69 — expect wider price swings.
BOH is growing revenue faster at 12.9% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BOH scores higher overall (75/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 31.4% margins and 12.9% revenue growth. 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.
Bank of Hawaii Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Bank of Hawaii Corporation is the bank holding company for Bank of Hawaii, offering a variety of financial products and services in Hawaii, Guam, and other Pacific Islands. The company is headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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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