Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsHome Bancorp Inc (HBCP)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$712,064.33
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
HBCP
Home Bancorp Inc
$62.19
-0.43%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $492.12M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 246559% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $150.59M). HBCP leads profitability with a 30.8% profit margin vs 18.0%. HBCP trades at a lower P/E of 10.6x. HBCP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C+).
BRK-A
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
HBCP
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
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 40.5%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
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
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 : HBCP
The strongest argument for HBCP centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.8% and operating margin at 40.5%.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : HBCP
The primary concerns for HBCP are Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a declining stock while HBCP is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
HBCP is growing revenue faster at 5.5% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HBCP scores higher overall (60/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 30.8% margins. Both earn "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 →Home Bancorp Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Home Bancorp, Inc. is the banking holding company for Home Bank, a National Association offering various banking products and services in Louisiana and Mississippi. The company is headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana.
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