Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsCarter Bank and Trust (CARE)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$510.37
+0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
CARE
Carter Bank and Trust
$31.23
-1.17%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $723.41M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 134306% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $286.21M). CARE leads profitability with a 44.9% profit margin vs 22.3%. CARE trades at a lower P/E of 5.4x. CARE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
CARE
Strong Buy77
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 45 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 55.0%
Revenue surging 68.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 253.9% YoY
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-B
The strongest argument for BRK-B centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bull Case : CARE
The strongest argument for CARE centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 44.9% and operating margin at 55.0%. Revenue growth of 68.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : CARE
The primary concerns for CARE are Market Cap, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while CARE is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — expect wider price swings.
CARE is growing revenue faster at 68.3% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CARE scores higher overall (77/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 44.9% margins and 68.3% revenue growth. 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%).
Visit Website →Carter Bank and Trust
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Carter Bankshares, Inc. is the banking holding company for Carter Bank & Trust offering a variety of banking products and services. The company is headquartered in Martinsville, Virginia.
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