Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsProsperity Bancshares Inc (PB)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$712,064.33
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
PB
Prosperity Bancshares Inc
$69.65
+1.19%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $7.05B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 29620% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $1.25B). PB leads profitability with a 43.4% profit margin vs 18.0%. PB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 4.26. PB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
BRK-A
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
PB
Buy61
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 33.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 43 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 58.2%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
3.3% revenue growth
ROE of 7.2% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bull Case : PB
The strongest argument for PB centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 43.4% and operating margin at 58.2%.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : PB
The primary concerns for PB are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a declining stock while PB is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
PB is growing revenue faster at 3.3% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PB scores higher overall (61/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 43.4% margins. Both earn "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 →Prosperity Bancshares Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. is a banking holding company for Prosperity Bank providing retail and commercial banking services to businesses and consumers. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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