Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsFirst US Bancshares Inc (FUSB)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$488.13
+1.98%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
FUSB
First US Bancshares Inc
$16.19
+1.17%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $89.97M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 999272% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $37.56M). BRK-B leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs 16.4%. BRK-B trades at a lower P/E of 14.1x. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
FUSB
Buy54
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
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 25.1%
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 5.9% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-B
The strongest argument for BRK-B centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : FUSB
The strongest argument for FUSB centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.4% and operating margin at 25.1%.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : FUSB
The primary concerns for FUSB are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a value stock while FUSB is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
FUSB is growing revenue faster at 6.0% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (62/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 19.3% margins. 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 US Bancshares Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
First US Bancshares, Inc. is the banking holding company for First US Bank offering commercial banking products and services. The company is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.
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