Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsHorizon Bancorp (HBNC)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$488.13
+1.98%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
HBNC
Horizon Bancorp
$18.64
+1.97%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $962.43M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates -1620972% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $-23.16M). BRK-B leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs 0.0%. HBNC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.80. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
HBNC
Buy55
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
Strong operational efficiency at 46.6%
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -21.2% — below average capital efficiency
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 : HBNC
The strongest argument for HBNC centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.80 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : HBNC
The primary concerns for HBNC are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HBNC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.83 — expect wider price swings.
HBNC is growing revenue faster at 8.5% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (62/100 vs 55/100), 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%).
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Horizon Bancorp, Inc. is the banking holding company for Horizon Bank providing a range of commercial and retail banking services. The company is headquartered in Michigan City, Indiana.
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