Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsFirst Business Financial Services (FBIZ)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$510.37
+0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
FBIZ
First Business Financial Services
$72.76
+0.68%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $584.11M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 226944% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $169.43M). FBIZ leads profitability with a 32.8% profit margin vs 22.3%. FBIZ appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.24. FBIZ earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 80/100 (B+).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
FBIZ
Strong Buy80
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
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 39.5%
Reasonable price relative to book value
16.5% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 36.3% YoY
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
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 : FBIZ
The strongest argument for FBIZ centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 32.8% and operating margin at 39.5%. Revenue growth of 16.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : FBIZ
The primary concerns for FBIZ are Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.51 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while FBIZ is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
FBIZ carries more volatility with a beta of 0.65 — expect wider price swings.
FBIZ is growing revenue faster at 16.5% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FBIZ scores higher overall (80/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 32.8% margins and 16.5% 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 →First Business Financial Services
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
First Business Financial Services, Inc. is the banking holding company for First Business Bank providing commercial banking products and services for small and medium-sized businesses, business owners, executives, professionals and high net worth individuals. The company is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin.
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