Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsPeoples Bancorp of North Carolina (PEBK)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$811,947.00
+0.23%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.14T
PEBK
Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina
$43.95
+0.50%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $231.37M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 419882% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $91.60M). PEBK leads profitability with a 24.0% profit margin vs 22.3%. PEBK trades at a lower P/E of 10.8x. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
PEBK
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 32.7%
Earnings expanding 56.7% YoY
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
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 : PEBK
The strongest argument for PEBK centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.0% and operating margin at 32.7%.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : PEBK
The primary concerns for PEBK are Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.59 — 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.
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Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (74/100 vs 63/100), 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%).
Visit Website →Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. is a banking holding company for Peoples Bank that provides a variety of consumer and commercial banking products and services to individuals and small and medium-sized businesses. The company is headquartered in Newton, North Carolina.
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