Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsFirst Financial Corporation Indiana (THFF)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$733,550.00
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
THFF
First Financial Corporation Indiana
$71.08
+0.61%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $880.12M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 145006% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $258.70M). THFF leads profitability with a 31.2% profit margin vs 19.3%. THFF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 9.51. THFF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
THFF
Buy64
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 38.7%
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
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 : THFF
The strongest argument for THFF centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.2% and operating margin at 38.7%.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : THFF
The primary concerns for THFF are Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while THFF is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
THFF is growing revenue faster at 8.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
THFF scores higher overall (64/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 31.2% 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 →First Financial Corporation Indiana
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
First Financial Corporation, provides various financial services. The company is headquartered in Terre Haute, Indiana.
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