Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsFive Star Bancorp (FSBC)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$766,000.00
+0.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
FSBC
Five Star Bancorp
$46.41
-0.17%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.11B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 229415% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $167.61M). FSBC leads profitability with a 43.0% profit margin vs 22.3%. BRK-A trades at a lower P/E of 12.8x. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
FSBC
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
Keeps 43 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 58.4%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 27.6% year-over-year
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 : FSBC
The strongest argument for FSBC centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 43.0% and operating margin at 58.4%. Revenue growth of 27.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : FSBC
The primary concerns for FSBC are Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a mature stock while FSBC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — expect wider price swings.
FSBC is growing revenue faster at 27.6% — 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 →Five Star Bancorp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Five Star Bancorp is the banking holding company for Five Star Bank offering a range of banking products and services to small and medium-sized businesses, professionals and individuals. The company is headquartered in Rancho Cordova, California.
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