Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsSouthState Corporation (SSB)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$733,550.00
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
SSB
SouthState Corporation
$95.32
+0.44%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $9.67B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 13925% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $2.68B). SSB leads profitability with a 34.9% profit margin vs 19.3%. SSB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.45. SSB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 81/100 (A-).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
SSB
Exceptional Buy81
out of 100
Grade: A-
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 50.3%
Earnings expanding 162.1% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
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, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : SSB
The strongest argument for SSB centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 34.9% and operating margin at 50.3%. Revenue growth of 22.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SSB
The primary concerns for SSB are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while SSB is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SSB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.71 — expect wider price swings.
SSB is growing revenue faster at 22.8% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SSB scores higher overall (81/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 34.9% margins and 22.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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 →SouthState Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
South State Corporation is the banking holding company for South State Bank offering a range of banking products and services. The company is headquartered in Winter Haven, Florida.
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