Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsPreferred Bank (PFBC)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$755,649.06
+0.46%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
PFBC
Preferred Bank
$106.29
-0.07%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.21B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 134106% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $286.64M). PFBC leads profitability with a 47.2% profit margin vs 22.3%. PFBC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.94. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
PFBC
Strong Buy69
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
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
Keeps 47 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 67.4%
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.7% revenue growth
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, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bull Case : PFBC
The strongest argument for PFBC centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 47.2% and operating margin at 67.4%. PEG of 0.94 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : PFBC
The primary concerns for PFBC are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a mature stock while PFBC is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — 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.
Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (74/100 vs 69/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. 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 →Preferred Bank
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Preferred Bank offers a variety of commercial banking products and services to small and medium-sized businesses and their real estate owners, entrepreneurs, developers and investors, professionals, and high-net-worth individuals in the United States. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
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