Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsSeacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (SBCF)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$733,550.00
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
SBCF
Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida
$30.16
-0.03%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.12B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 59485% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $630.01M). SBCF leads profitability with a 23.1% profit margin vs 19.3%. SBCF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.58. SBCF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
SBCF
Buy65
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
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 38.5%
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 24.1% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 5.5% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 21.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : SBCF
The strongest argument for SBCF centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.1% and operating margin at 38.5%. Revenue growth of 24.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SBCF
The primary concerns for SBCF are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while SBCF is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SBCF carries more volatility with a beta of 0.88 — expect wider price swings.
SBCF is growing revenue faster at 24.1% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SBCF scores higher overall (65/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 23.1% margins and 24.1% revenue growth. 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 →Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida is the banking holding company of Seacoast National Bank providing financial services to retail and business clients in Florida. The company is headquartered in Stuart, Florida.
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