Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsFirstCash Inc (FCFS)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$510.37
+0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
FCFS
FirstCash Inc
$228.38
+0.44%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $9.78B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 9236% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $4.12B). BRK-B leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs 9.4%. FCFS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.17. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
FCFS
Strong Buy68
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
Earnings expanding 58.2% YoY
Revenue surging 29.4% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Elevated debt levels
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 : FCFS
The strongest argument for FCFS centers on EPS Growth, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 29.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.17 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : FCFS
The primary concerns for FCFS are P/E Ratio, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while FCFS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — expect wider price swings.
FCFS is growing revenue faster at 29.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (74/100 vs 68/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. 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%).
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
FirstCash, Inc., operates retail pawn shops in the United States and Latin America. The company is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.
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