Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsOld Second Bancorp Inc (OSBC)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$733,550.00
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
OSBC
Old Second Bancorp Inc
$21.42
+3.48%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.13B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 115437% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $324.91M). OSBC leads profitability with a 26.5% profit margin vs 19.3%. OSBC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.51. OSBC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
OSBC
Strong Buy72
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 42.5%
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
19.2% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
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 : OSBC
The strongest argument for OSBC centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.5% and operating margin at 42.5%. Revenue growth of 19.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : OSBC
The primary concerns for OSBC are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while OSBC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
OSBC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.72 — expect wider price swings.
OSBC is growing revenue faster at 19.2% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
OSBC scores higher overall (72/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 26.5% margins and 19.2% 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%).
Visit Website →Old Second Bancorp Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Old Second Bancorp, Inc. is the banking holding company for Old Second National Bank providing a range of banking services. The company is headquartered in Aurora, Illinois.
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