Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsMidland States Bancorp, Inc. (MSBI)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$811,947.00
+0.23%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.14T
MSBI
Midland States Bancorp, Inc.
$34.25
+0.03%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $684.40M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 125107% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $307.24M). BRK-A leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs 19.0%. MSBI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.41. MSBI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 80/100 (B+).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
MSBI
Strong Buy80
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
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 37.5%
Revenue surging 34.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 299.1% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bull Case : MSBI
The strongest argument for MSBI centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.0% and operating margin at 37.5%. Revenue growth of 34.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : MSBI
The primary concerns for MSBI are Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a mature stock while MSBI is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MSBI carries more volatility with a beta of 0.64 — expect wider price swings.
MSBI is growing revenue faster at 34.5% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MSBI scores higher overall (80/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 19.0% margins and 34.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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 →Midland States Bancorp, Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Midland States Bancorp, Inc. is a financial holding company for Midland States Bank offering various banking products and services to individuals, businesses, municipalities, and other entities. The company is headquartered in Effingham, Illinois.
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