Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsFidelity D&D Bancorp Inc (FDBC)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$766,000.00
+0.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
FDBC
Fidelity D&D Bancorp Inc
$54.75
-0.29%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $308.02M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 398498% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $96.51M). FDBC leads profitability with a 31.7% profit margin vs 22.3%. FDBC trades at a lower P/E of 10.1x. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
FDBC
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
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 38.6%
Areas to Watch
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, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bull Case : FDBC
The strongest argument for FDBC centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.7% and operating margin at 38.6%. Revenue growth of 11.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : FDBC
The primary concerns for FDBC are Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FDBC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.82 — expect wider price swings.
FDBC is growing revenue faster at 11.1% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (74/100 vs 61/100), 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.
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 →Fidelity D&D Bancorp Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Fidelity D & D Bancorp, Inc. is the banking holding company for The Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank, providing a variety of banking, trust and financial services to individuals, small businesses and corporate clients. The company is headquartered in Dunmore, Pennsylvania.
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