Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsFirst Capital Inc (FCAP)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$473.01
-0.12%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
FCAP
First Capital Inc
$54.56
+0.89%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $180.93M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 721206% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $51.50M). FCAP leads profitability with a 33.9% profit margin vs 18.0%. FCAP trades at a lower P/E of 10.4x. FCAP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
FCAP
Buy64
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
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 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 40.9%
18.3% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 34.3% YoY
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
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 : FCAP
The strongest argument for FCAP centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.9% and operating margin at 40.9%. Revenue growth of 18.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : FCAP
The primary concerns for FCAP are Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a declining stock while FCAP is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
FCAP is growing revenue faster at 18.3% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FCAP scores higher overall (64/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 33.9% margins and 18.3% revenue growth. 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%).
Visit Website →First Capital Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
First Capital, Inc. is the banking holding company for First Harrison Bank providing various banking services to individuals and commercial clients. The company is headquartered in Corydon, Indiana.
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