Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsHanmi Financial Corporation (HAFC)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$798,000.00
+1.08%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.08T
HAFC
Hanmi Financial Corporation
$31.12
+0.58%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $912.60M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 138316% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $277.92M). HAFC leads profitability with a 32.2% profit margin vs 22.3%. HAFC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.39. HAFC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 80/100 (B+).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
HAFC
Strong Buy80
out of 100
Grade: B+
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 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 45.0%
Earnings expanding 58.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : HAFC
The strongest argument for HAFC centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 32.2% and operating margin at 45.0%. Revenue growth of 23.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : HAFC
The primary concerns for HAFC are Market Cap, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a mature stock while HAFC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
HAFC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.74 — expect wider price swings.
HAFC is growing revenue faster at 23.3% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HAFC scores higher overall (80/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 32.2% margins and 23.3% revenue growth. 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
Hanmi Financial Corporation is the holding company of Hanmi Bank offering commercial banking products and services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
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