Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsEquity Bancshares, Inc. (EQBK)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$542.02
+0.31%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.14T
EQBK
Equity Bancshares, Inc.
$48.63
+0.21%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $987.20M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 122819% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $312.96M). EQBK leads profitability with a 29.5% profit margin vs 22.3%. EQBK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.69. EQBK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
EQBK
Strong Buy78
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
Strong operational efficiency at 46.1%
Revenue surging 597.0% year-over-year
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 47.7% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
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 : EQBK
The strongest argument for EQBK centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.5% and operating margin at 46.1%. Revenue growth of 597.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : EQBK
The primary concerns for EQBK are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while EQBK is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
EQBK carries more volatility with a beta of 0.81 — expect wider price swings.
EQBK is growing revenue faster at 597.0% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
EQBK scores higher overall (78/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 29.5% margins and 597.0% 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 →Equity Bancshares, Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Equity Bancshares, Inc. is Equity Bank's banking holding company providing a range of banking, mortgage banking and financial services to individual and corporate clients. The company is headquartered in Wichita, Kansas.
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