Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsNorthrim BanCorp Inc (NRIM)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$488.13
+1.98%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
NRIM
Northrim BanCorp Inc
$24.81
+4.55%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $551.89M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 177193% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $211.74M). NRIM leads profitability with a 30.7% profit margin vs 19.3%. NRIM trades at a lower P/E of 8.6x. NRIM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
NRIM
Buy64
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 37.8%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.7% earnings growth
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 : NRIM
The strongest argument for NRIM centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.7% and operating margin at 37.8%.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : NRIM
The primary concerns for NRIM are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a value stock while NRIM is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
NRIM carries more volatility with a beta of 0.90 — expect wider price swings.
NRIM is growing revenue faster at 6.2% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NRIM scores higher overall (64/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 30.7% 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 →Northrim BanCorp Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Northrim BanCorp, Inc. is the banking holding company for Northrim Bank offering commercial banking products and services to businesses and professionals. The company is headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska.
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