Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsMercantile Bank Corporation (MBWM)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$488.13
+1.98%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
MBWM
Mercantile Bank Corporation
$52.74
+0.21%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $898.79M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 148459% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $252.69M). MBWM leads profitability with a 36.4% profit margin vs 19.3%. MBWM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.63. MBWM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
MBWM
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
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 41.0%
Revenue surging 25.8% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
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, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : MBWM
The strongest argument for MBWM centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 36.4% and operating margin at 41.0%. Revenue growth of 25.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : MBWM
The primary concerns for MBWM are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a value stock while MBWM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MBWM carries more volatility with a beta of 0.83 — expect wider price swings.
MBWM is growing revenue faster at 25.8% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MBWM scores higher overall (70/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 36.4% margins and 25.8% revenue growth. 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 →Mercantile Bank Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Mercantile Bank Corporation is the banking holding company for Mercantile Bank of Michigan providing commercial and retail banking services for small and medium-sized businesses and individuals in the United States. The company is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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