Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsMeridian Bank (MRBK)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$755,943.11
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.08T
MRBK
Meridian Bank
$19.35
-0.21%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $237.27M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 338455% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $113.63M). BRK-A leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs 19.1%. MRBK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.58. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
BRK-A
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
MRBK
Buy55
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 32.6%
Earnings expanding 107.8% YoY
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 25.2%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.7% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
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 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bull Case : MRBK
The strongest argument for MRBK centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.1% and operating margin at 25.2%.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : MRBK
The primary concerns for MRBK are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a mature stock while MRBK is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
MRBK carries more volatility with a beta of 0.64 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-A is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (73/100 vs 55/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. 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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