Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsOhio Valley Banc Corp (OVBC)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$488.13
+1.98%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.07T
OVBC
Ohio Valley Banc Corp
$48.15
-0.12%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $224.20M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 587877% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $63.84M). OVBC leads profitability with a 24.3% profit margin vs 19.3%. OVBC trades at a lower P/E of 14.5x. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
OVBC
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 33.2%
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.1% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Earnings declined 2.5%
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 : OVBC
The strongest argument for OVBC centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.3% and operating margin at 33.2%.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : OVBC
The primary concerns for OVBC are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-B is growing revenue faster at 4.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (62/100 vs 48/100), backed by strong 19.3% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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 →Ohio Valley Banc Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Ohio Valley Banc Corp. The company is headquartered in Gallipolis, Ohio.
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