Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsOhio Valley Banc Corp (OVBC)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$780,085.97
-0.75%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.11T
OVBC
Ohio Valley Banc Corp
$43.56
-0.39%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $197.91M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 601117% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $62.44M). OVBC leads profitability with a 22.8% profit margin vs 19.3%. OVBC trades at a lower P/E of 12.8x. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
OVBC
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 25.8%
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Revenue declined 8.7%
Earnings declined 30.5%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : OVBC
The strongest argument for OVBC centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.8% and operating margin at 25.8%.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : OVBC
The primary concerns for OVBC are Market Cap, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while OVBC is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.61 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-A is growing revenue faster at 4.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (61/100 vs 44/100), backed by strong 19.3% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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 →Ohio Valley Banc Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Ohio Valley Banc Corp. The company is headquartered in Gallipolis, Ohio.
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