Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsOld National Bancorp (ONB)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$510.37
+0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
ONB
Old National Bancorp
$25.66
+0.23%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $9.80B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 14358% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $2.66B). ONB leads profitability with a 33.3% profit margin vs 22.3%. ONB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.59. ONB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
ONB
Strong Buy79
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 52.5%
Earnings expanding 92.9% YoY
Revenue surging 28.8% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
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 : ONB
The strongest argument for ONB centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.3% and operating margin at 52.5%. Revenue growth of 28.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : ONB
The primary concerns for ONB are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while ONB is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ONB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.83 — expect wider price swings.
ONB is growing revenue faster at 28.8% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ONB scores higher overall (79/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 33.3% margins and 28.8% revenue growth. 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 →Old National Bancorp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Old National Bancorp is the banking holding company for Old National Bank providing various financial services to individual and business clients in the United States. The company is headquartered in Evansville, Indiana.
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