Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsPark National Corporation (PRK)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$766,000.00
+0.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
PRK
Park National Corporation
$187.44
-0.17%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.37B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 63101% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $608.67M). PRK leads profitability with a 31.2% profit margin vs 22.3%. PRK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.47. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
PRK
Strong Buy65
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
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.6%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 25.7% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : PRK
The strongest argument for PRK centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.2% and operating margin at 46.6%. Revenue growth of 25.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : PRK
The primary concerns for PRK are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a mature stock while PRK is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
PRK carries more volatility with a beta of 0.67 — expect wider price swings.
PRK is growing revenue faster at 25.7% — 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 65/100), 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 →Park National Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Park National Corporation is the bank holding company for Park National Bank providing commercial banking and trust services in small and medium population areas. The company is headquartered in Newark, Ohio.
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