Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsFirst Capital Inc (FCAP)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$733,550.00
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
FCAP
First Capital Inc
$61.12
+0.99%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $221.27M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 728877% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $51.50M). FCAP leads profitability with a 33.9% profit margin vs 19.3%. FCAP trades at a lower P/E of 12.7x. FCAP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
FCAP
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 40.9%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
18.3% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 34.3% YoY
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
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 : FCAP
The strongest argument for FCAP centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.9% and operating margin at 40.9%. Revenue growth of 18.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : FCAP
The primary concerns for FCAP are Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while FCAP is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
FCAP carries more volatility with a beta of 0.74 — expect wider price swings.
FCAP is growing revenue faster at 18.3% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (61/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 19.3% margins. Both earn "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 →First Capital Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
First Capital, Inc. is the banking holding company for First Harrison Bank providing various banking services to individuals and commercial clients. The company is headquartered in Corydon, Indiana.
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