Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsMid Penn Bancorp (MPB)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$712,064.33
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.01T
MPB
Mid Penn Bancorp
$32.97
-0.51%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $855.96M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 154500% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $240.26M). MPB leads profitability with a 21.3% profit margin vs 18.0%. BRK-A appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 9.68. MPB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
BRK-A
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
MPB
Buy63
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 34.7%
Revenue surging 33.3% year-over-year
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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
ROE of 6.6% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 49.3%
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 : MPB
The strongest argument for MPB centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.3% and operating margin at 34.7%. Revenue growth of 33.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : MPB
The primary concerns for MPB are Market Cap, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a declining stock while MPB is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
MPB is growing revenue faster at 33.3% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MPB scores higher overall (63/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 21.3% margins and 33.3% revenue growth. 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 →Mid Penn Bancorp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. is the banking holding company for Mid Penn Bank providing commercial banking services to individuals, partnerships, non-profit organizations, and corporations. The company is headquartered in Millersburg, Pennsylvania.
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