Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsCathay General Bancorp (CATY)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$766,000.00
+0.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
CATY
Cathay General Bancorp
$62.01
-0.05%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $4.09B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 48276% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $795.20M). CATY leads profitability with a 43.7% profit margin vs 22.3%. CATY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.33. CATY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
CATY
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 44 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 62.6%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 24.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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%.
Bull Case : CATY
The strongest argument for CATY centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 43.7% and operating margin at 62.6%. Revenue growth of 13.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : CATY
The primary concerns for CATY are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CATY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.84 — expect wider price swings.
CATY is growing revenue faster at 13.8% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
CATY scores higher overall (75/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 43.7% margins and 13.8% 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.
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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FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Cathay General Bancorp is the holding company of Cathay Bank offering various commercial banking products and services to individuals, professionals, and small and medium-sized businesses in the United States. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
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