Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsStock Yards Bancorp Inc (SYBT)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$766,000.00
+0.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
SYBT
Stock Yards Bancorp Inc
$79.74
+1.00%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.45B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 91880% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $418.23M). SYBT leads profitability with a 35.7% profit margin vs 22.3%. SYBT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.33. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
SYBT
Strong Buy71
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 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 48.6%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
19.8% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
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 : SYBT
The strongest argument for SYBT centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.7% and operating margin at 48.6%. Revenue growth of 19.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SYBT
The primary concerns for SYBT are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a mature stock while SYBT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SYBT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.67 — expect wider price swings.
SYBT is growing revenue faster at 19.8% — 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 71/100), 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%).
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. is SYB's holding company offering various banking products and services in Louisville, Indianapolis and Cincinnati. The company is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.
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