Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsGerman American Bancorp Inc (GABC)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$793,815.21
+1.76%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.11T
GABC
German American Bancorp Inc
$49.69
-1.60%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 98753% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $379.75M). GABC leads profitability with a 37.4% profit margin vs 19.3%. GABC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.46. GABC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
GABC
Strong Buy72
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
Keeps 37 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 48.8%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 21.4% YoY
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, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : GABC
The strongest argument for GABC centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 37.4% and operating margin at 48.8%. Revenue growth of 11.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : GABC
The primary concerns for GABC are Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while GABC is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.61 — expect wider price swings.
GABC is growing revenue faster at 11.0% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GABC scores higher overall (72/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 37.4% margins and 11.0% 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 →German American Bancorp Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
German American Bancorp, Inc. is the banking holding company of German American Bank providing retail and commercial banking services. The company is headquartered in Jasper, Indiana.
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