Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsEast West Bancorp Inc (EWBC)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$733,550.00
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
EWBC
East West Bancorp Inc
$125.94
+0.58%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $18.17B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 13378% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $2.79B). EWBC leads profitability with a 50.0% profit margin vs 19.3%. EWBC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 5.58. EWBC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
EWBC
Strong Buy70
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
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Keeps 50 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 65.1%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 23.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
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, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : EWBC
The strongest argument for EWBC centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 50.0% and operating margin at 65.1%. Revenue growth of 14.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : EWBC
The primary concerns for EWBC are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while EWBC is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
EWBC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.94 — expect wider price swings.
EWBC is growing revenue faster at 14.1% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
EWBC scores higher overall (70/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 50.0% margins and 14.1% revenue growth. 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.
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%).
Visit Website →East West Bancorp Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
East West Bancorp, Inc. is the banking holding company for East West Bank providing a range of personal and commercial banking services to businesses and individuals in the United States and Greater China. The company is headquartered in Pasadena, California.
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