Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsJohn Marshall Bancorp Inc (JMSB)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$733,550.00
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
JMSB
John Marshall Bancorp Inc
$20.76
-1.89%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $302.28M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 593052% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $63.29M). JMSB leads profitability with a 35.6% profit margin vs 19.3%. JMSB trades at a lower P/E of 13.6x. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
JMSB
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
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.8%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
16.2% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 27.6% 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, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : JMSB
The strongest argument for JMSB centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.6% and operating margin at 46.8%. Revenue growth of 16.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : JMSB
The primary concerns for JMSB are Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while JMSB is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
JMSB is growing revenue faster at 16.2% — 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 60/100), 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 →John Marshall Bancorp Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
John Marshall Bancorp, Inc. is the bank holding company of John Marshall Bank offering banking products and financial services. The company is headquartered in Reston, Virginia.
Compare with Other INSURANCE - DIVERSIFIED Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?