Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsProsperity Bancshares Inc (PB)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$510.37
+0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
PB
Prosperity Bancshares Inc
$71.35
-0.20%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $8.75B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 27550% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $1.39B). PB leads profitability with a 40.4% profit margin vs 22.3%. PB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 4.26. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
PB
Strong Buy67
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
Keeps 40 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 58.0%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 25.9% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 6.4% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : PB
The strongest argument for PB centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 40.4% and operating margin at 58.0%. Revenue growth of 25.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : PB
The primary concerns for PB are Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while PB is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
PB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.64 — expect wider price swings.
PB is growing revenue faster at 25.9% — 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 67/100), 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%).
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. is a banking holding company for Prosperity Bank providing retail and commercial banking services to businesses and consumers. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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