Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsFarmers & Merchants Bancorp Inc (FMAO)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$766,000.00
+0.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
FMAO
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Inc
$35.47
+0.17%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $466.77M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 298116% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $129.00M). FMAO leads profitability with a 31.0% profit margin vs 22.3%. FMAO trades at a lower P/E of 11.7x. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
FMAO
Strong Buy67
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
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 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.3%
Earnings expanding 53.0% YoY
17.5% revenue growth
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 : FMAO
The strongest argument for FMAO centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.0% and operating margin at 46.3%. Revenue growth of 17.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : FMAO
The primary concerns for FMAO are Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a mature stock while FMAO is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
FMAO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.80 — expect wider price swings.
FMAO is growing revenue faster at 17.5% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (74/100 vs 67/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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 →Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. is the banking holding company for The Farmers & Merchants State Bank providing commercial banking services to individuals and small businesses in Northwest Ohio and Northeast Indiana. The company is headquartered in Archbold, Ohio.
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