Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsF.N.B. Corp (FNB)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$474.07
-0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
FNB
F.N.B. Corp
$17.85
+1.83%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $6.23B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 21537% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $1.72B). FNB leads profitability with a 34.1% profit margin vs 18.0%. FNB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.05. FNB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
FNB
Strong Buy74
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
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 42.0%
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
No major concerns identified
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 : FNB
The strongest argument for FNB centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 34.1% and operating margin at 42.0%. PEG of 1.05 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 : FNB
No major red flags identified for FNB, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a declining stock while FNB is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
FNB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.90 — expect wider price swings.
FNB is growing revenue faster at 9.6% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FNB scores higher overall (74/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 34.1% 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%).
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
FNB Corporation, a financial holding company, provides a range of financial services primarily to consumers, corporations, governments, and small and medium-sized businesses. The company is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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