Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsCathay General Bancorp (CATY)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$474.07
-0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
CATY
Cathay General Bancorp
$54.80
-1.67%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.67B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 48168% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $769.55M). CATY leads profitability with a 43.2% profit margin vs 18.0%. CATY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.33. CATY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
CATY
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 33.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 43 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 61.5%
Earnings expanding 31.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
No major concerns identified
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 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bull Case : CATY
The strongest argument for CATY centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 43.2% and operating margin at 61.5%. Revenue growth of 14.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : CATY
No major red flags identified for CATY, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a declining stock while CATY is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
CATY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.81 — expect wider price swings.
CATY is growing revenue faster at 14.1% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CATY scores higher overall (77/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 43.2% margins and 14.1% revenue growth. 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%).
Visit Website →Cathay General Bancorp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Cathay General Bancorp is the holding company of Cathay Bank offering various commercial banking products and services to individuals, professionals, and small and medium-sized businesses in the United States. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
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