Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsHbt Financial Inc (HBT)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$761,579.98
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.07T
HBT
Hbt Financial Inc
$32.57
+0.81%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.16B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 153767% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $243.97M). HBT leads profitability with a 28.3% profit margin vs 19.3%. HBT trades at a lower P/E of 14.7x. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
HBT
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
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
Strong operational efficiency at 44.2%
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
17.5% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Earnings declined 43.7%
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 : HBT
The strongest argument for HBT centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.3% and operating margin at 44.2%. Revenue growth of 17.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : HBT
The primary concerns for HBT are Market Cap, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while HBT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
HBT is growing revenue faster at 17.5% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (61/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 19.3% 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 →Hbt Financial Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
HBT Financial, Inc. is the banking holding company for Heartland Bank and Trust Company and State Bank of Lincoln offering commercial, commercial and retail banking products and services to individuals, businesses and municipal entities. The company is headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois.
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