Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsFive Star Bancorp (FSBC)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$733,550.00
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
FSBC
Five Star Bancorp
$41.87
-2.22%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $919.60M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 237899% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $157.73M). FSBC leads profitability with a 42.5% profit margin vs 19.3%. FSBC trades at a lower P/E of 13.7x. FSBC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
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
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Keeps 43 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 60.3%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 26.9% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
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, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : FSBC
The strongest argument for FSBC centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 42.5% and operating margin at 60.3%. Revenue growth of 26.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, 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 value stock while FSBC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
FSBC is growing revenue faster at 26.9% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FSBC scores higher overall (67/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 42.5% margins and 26.9% 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%).
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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