Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsFarmers National Banc Corp (FMNB)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$774,300.00
+0.79%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.05T
FMNB
Farmers National Banc Corp
$15.99
+0.06%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $899.48M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 171763% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $218.43M). FMNB leads profitability with a 30.4% profit margin vs 19.3%. FMNB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.73. FMNB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
FMNB
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 44.5%
Revenue surging 56.4% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.6% — below average capital efficiency
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, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : FMNB
The strongest argument for FMNB centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.4% and operating margin at 44.5%. Revenue growth of 56.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : FMNB
The primary concerns for FMNB are Market Cap, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while FMNB is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
FMNB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.79 — expect wider price swings.
FMNB is growing revenue faster at 56.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FMNB scores higher overall (66/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 30.4% margins and 56.4% revenue growth. 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%).
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Farmers National Banc Corp. The company is headquartered in Canfield, Ohio.
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