Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsCity Holding Company (CHCO)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$509.16
-0.63%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.06T
CHCO
City Holding Company
$145.21
+0.21%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.92B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 117334% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $319.66M). CHCO leads profitability with a 41.3% profit margin vs 19.3%. CHCO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.91. CHCO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
CHCO
Buy65
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
Keeps 41 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 50.9%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-B
The strongest argument for BRK-B centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : CHCO
The strongest argument for CHCO centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 41.3% and operating margin at 50.9%.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : CHCO
The primary concerns for CHCO are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a value stock while CHCO is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.61 — expect wider price swings.
CHCO is growing revenue faster at 5.5% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CHCO scores higher overall (65/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 41.3% 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%).
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
City Holding Company is a holding company for City National Bank of West Virginia offering various banking, trust and investment solutions, and other financial solutions in the United States. The company is headquartered in Charleston, West Virginia.
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