Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsInvestar Holding Corp (ISTR)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$510.37
+0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
ISTR
Investar Holding Corp
$30.87
+0.65%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $418.82M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 316343% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $121.57M). ISTR leads profitability with a 27.7% profit margin vs 22.3%. ISTR trades at a lower P/E of 12.3x. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
ISTR
Strong Buy70
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 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 39.1%
Revenue surging 66.2% year-over-year
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 33.5% YoY
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 : ISTR
The strongest argument for ISTR centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.7% and operating margin at 39.1%. Revenue growth of 66.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : ISTR
The primary concerns for ISTR are Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while ISTR is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — expect wider price swings.
ISTR is growing revenue faster at 66.2% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (74/100 vs 70/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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 →Investar Holding Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Investar Holding Corporation is the banking holding company of Investar Bank offering a range of commercial banking products to individuals and small and medium-sized businesses in southern Louisiana. The company is headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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