Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsFifth Third Bancorp (FITB)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$712,064.33
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
FITB
Fifth Third Bancorp
$50.76
+1.95%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $45.57B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 4027% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $9.00B). FITB leads profitability with a 24.1% profit margin vs 18.0%. FITB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.92. FITB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C+).
BRK-A
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
FITB
Buy60
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 33.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow
Revenue surging 33.0% year-over-year
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 8.0% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 78.9%
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 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bull Case : FITB
The strongest argument for FITB centers on Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.1% and operating margin at 8.0%. Revenue growth of 33.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : FITB
The primary concerns for FITB are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a declining stock while FITB is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
FITB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.97 — expect wider price swings.
FITB is growing revenue faster at 33.0% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FITB scores higher overall (60/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 24.1% margins and 33.0% 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%).
Visit Website →Fifth Third Bancorp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Fifth Third Bank is a bank headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, at Fifth Third Center. It is the principal subsidiary of Fifth Third Bancorp, a diversified bank holding company.
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