Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsFirst National Corp (FXNC)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$510.37
+0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
FXNC
First National Corp
$31.06
+0.49%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $279.33M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 422879% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $90.95M). FXNC leads profitability with a 23.8% profit margin vs 22.3%. BRK-B trades at a lower P/E of 12.8x. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
FXNC
Buy61
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 32.6%
Earnings expanding 107.8% YoY
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 33.1%
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : FXNC
The strongest argument for FXNC centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.8% and operating margin at 33.1%.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : FXNC
The primary concerns for FXNC are Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — expect wider price swings.
FXNC is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (74/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 22.3% 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 National Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
First National Corporation is the banking holding company for First Bank providing a variety of commercial banking services to small and medium-sized businesses, individuals, property, local government entities, and non-profit organizations in Virginia. The company is headquartered in Strasburg, Virginia.
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