Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsFirst Financial Bankshares Inc (FFIN)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$717,386.81
+0.16%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
FFIN
First Financial Bankshares Inc
$32.39
-0.64%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $4.64B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 60243% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $622.10M). FFIN leads profitability with a 42.4% profit margin vs 19.3%. FFIN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.55. FFIN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
BRK-A
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
FFIN
Buy65
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
Keeps 42 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 57.1%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
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 : FFIN
The strongest argument for FFIN centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 42.4% and operating margin at 57.1%. Revenue growth of 13.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : FFIN
The primary concerns for FFIN are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while FFIN is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
FFIN carries more volatility with a beta of 0.84 — expect wider price swings.
FFIN is growing revenue faster at 13.1% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FFIN scores higher overall (65/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 42.4% margins and 13.1% revenue growth. 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%).
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
First Financial Bankshares, Inc., offers commercial banking products and services in Texas. The company is headquartered in Abilene, Texas.
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