Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsHanmi Financial Corporation (HAFC)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$712,064.33
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
HAFC
Hanmi Financial Corporation
$29.91
+0.20%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $914.90M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 140344% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $264.48M). HAFC leads profitability with a 30.6% profit margin vs 18.0%. HAFC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.39. HAFC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
BRK-A
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
HAFC
Strong Buy76
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 33.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 44.3%
Earnings expanding 29.3% YoY
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
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 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bull Case : HAFC
The strongest argument for HAFC centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.6% and operating margin at 44.3%. Revenue growth of 14.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : HAFC
The primary concerns for HAFC are Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a declining stock while HAFC is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
HAFC is growing revenue faster at 14.6% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HAFC scores higher overall (76/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 30.6% margins and 14.6% 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%).
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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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