Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsFranklin Financial Services Corp (FRAF)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$766,000.00
+0.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
FRAF
Franklin Financial Services Corp
$63.54
+0.41%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $275.55M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 421032% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $91.35M). FRAF leads profitability with a 27.0% profit margin vs 22.3%. FRAF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.03. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
FRAF
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
Strong operational efficiency at 37.7%
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
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 : FRAF
The strongest argument for FRAF centers on P/E Ratio, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.0% and operating margin at 37.7%. PEG of 1.03 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : FRAF
The primary concerns for FRAF are Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-A is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — 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 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%).
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Franklin Financial Services Corporation is the banking holding company for the Farmers and Merchants Trust Company of Chambersburg providing commercial, retail and trust banking services to small and medium-sized businesses, individuals, government entities, and non-profit organizations in Pennsylvania. The company is headquartered in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.
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