Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsFS Bancorp Inc (FSBW)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$885,660.00
+0.09%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.16T
FSBW
FS Bancorp Inc
$43.21
+0.26%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $346.33M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 265750% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $144.70M). BRK-A leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs 20.1%. FSBW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.35. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
FSBW
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 20 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 22.6%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Revenue declined 0.6%
Earnings declined 46.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bull Case : FSBW
The strongest argument for FSBW centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.1% and operating margin at 22.6%. PEG of 1.35 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : FSBW
The primary concerns for FSBW are Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a mature stock while FSBW is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
FSBW carries more volatility with a beta of 0.68 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-A is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (74/100 vs 56/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. 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 →FS Bancorp Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
FS Bancorp, Inc. is a bank holding company for 1st Security Bank of Washington providing banking and financial services to local families, local and regional businesses, and industry niches. The company is headquartered in Mountlake Terrace, Washington.
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