Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsMeridian Bank (MRBK)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$717,386.81
+0.16%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
MRBK
Meridian Bank
$18.19
+0.55%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $216.08M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 323354% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $116.06M). MRBK leads profitability with a 20.8% profit margin vs 19.3%. MRBK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.58. MRBK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
BRK-A
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
MRBK
Strong Buy73
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
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 85.7% YoY
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 23.2%
19.9% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : MRBK
The strongest argument for MRBK centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.8% and operating margin at 23.2%. Revenue growth of 19.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : MRBK
The primary concerns for MRBK are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while MRBK is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MRBK carries more volatility with a beta of 0.69 — expect wider price swings.
MRBK is growing revenue faster at 19.9% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MRBK scores higher overall (73/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 20.8% margins and 19.9% 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
Meridian Corporation is the holding company for Meridian Bank offering commercial banking products and services in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland. The company is headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania.
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