Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsSouthside Bancshares, Inc. (SBSI)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$763,167.00
-0.63%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.05T
SBSI
Southside Bancshares, Inc.
$32.38
-1.07%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.04B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 156611% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $239.54M). SBSI leads profitability with a 29.6% profit margin vs 19.3%. SBSI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 5.35. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
SBSI
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 42.6%
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
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, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : SBSI
The strongest argument for SBSI centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.6% and operating margin at 42.6%.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SBSI
The primary concerns for SBSI are Market Cap, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while SBSI is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.61 — expect wider price swings.
SBSI is growing revenue faster at 8.8% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (61/100 vs 60/100), backed by strong 19.3% margins. 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 →Southside Bancshares, Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Southside Bancshares, Inc. is the banking holding company for Southside Bank providing a range of financial services to individuals, businesses, municipal entities, and non-profit organizations. The company is headquartered in Tyler, Texas.
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