Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsPlumas Bancorp (PLBC)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$712,064.33
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
PLBC
Plumas Bancorp
$50.87
-2.19%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $362.98M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 377349% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $98.41M). PLBC leads profitability with a 32.7% profit margin vs 18.0%. PLBC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.49. PLBC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
BRK-A
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
PLBC
Strong Buy75
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 33.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 51.8%
Revenue surging 32.4% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
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 : PLBC
The strongest argument for PLBC centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 32.7% and operating margin at 51.8%. Revenue growth of 32.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : PLBC
The primary concerns for PLBC are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a declining stock while PLBC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
PLBC is growing revenue faster at 32.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PLBC scores higher overall (75/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 32.7% margins and 32.4% 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%).
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Plumas Bancorp is the banking holding company for Plumas Bank offering various banking products and services to small and medium-sized businesses and individuals in Northeast California and Northwest Nevada. The company is headquartered in Reno, Nevada.
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