Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsTrustmark Corporation (TRMK)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$705,940.00
+0.85%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
TRMK
Trustmark Corporation
$44.92
+0.35%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.64B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 46941% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $798.02M). TRMK leads profitability with a 28.4% profit margin vs 19.3%. TRMK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.29. TRMK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
BRK-A
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
TRMK
Strong Buy67
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
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
Strong operational efficiency at 34.9%
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : TRMK
The strongest argument for TRMK centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.4% and operating margin at 34.9%.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : TRMK
The primary concerns for TRMK are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while TRMK is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
TRMK carries more volatility with a beta of 0.64 — expect wider price swings.
TRMK is growing revenue faster at 7.3% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TRMK scores higher overall (67/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 28.4% margins. Both earn "Strong 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%).
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Trustmark Corporation is the banking holding company for Trustmark National Bank providing banking and financial solutions to individuals and corporate institutions in the United States. The company is headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi.
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