Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsFirst Mid Illinois Bancshares Inc (FMBH)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$474.07
-0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
FMBH
First Mid Illinois Bancshares Inc
$42.09
-2.12%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.15B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 109375% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $339.30M). FMBH leads profitability with a 27.0% profit margin vs 18.0%. FMBH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.27. FMBH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
FMBH
Strong Buy71
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 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
Strong operational efficiency at 39.6%
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 23.8% 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 : FMBH
The strongest argument for FMBH centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.0% and operating margin at 39.6%. PEG of 1.27 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, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : FMBH
The primary concerns for FMBH are Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a declining stock while FMBH is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
FMBH carries more volatility with a beta of 0.82 — expect wider price swings.
FMBH is growing revenue faster at 5.1% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FMBH scores higher overall (71/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 27.0% margins. Both earn "Strong 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 Mid Illinois Bancshares Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
First Mid Bancshares, Inc., a financial holding company, provides community banking products and services to commercial, retail and agricultural clients in the United States. The company is headquartered in Mattoon, Illinois.
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