Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsHomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. (HTB)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$474.07
-0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
HTB
HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc.
$45.67
+0.26%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $768.41M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 176265% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $210.61M). HTB leads profitability with a 31.6% profit margin vs 18.0%. HTB trades at a lower P/E of 11.8x. HTB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
HTB
Buy62
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 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 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 40.5%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
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
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bull Case : HTB
The strongest argument for HTB centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.6% and operating margin at 40.5%.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : HTB
The primary concerns for HTB are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a declining stock while HTB is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
HTB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.86 — expect wider price swings.
HTB is growing revenue faster at 9.3% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HTB scores higher overall (62/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 31.6% 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 →HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. is the bank holding company for HomeTrust Bank that provides a range of retail and commercial banking products and services. The company is headquartered in Asheville, North Carolina.
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