Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsPinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. (PNFP)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$488.13
+1.98%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
PNFP
Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc.
$96.31
-0.08%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $14.56B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 14100% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $2.64B). PNFP leads profitability with a 24.7% profit margin vs 19.3%. PNFP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.42. PNFP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
PNFP
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 46.9%
Revenue surging 156.4% year-over-year
Keeps 25 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
ROE of 4.5% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 49.7%
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 : PNFP
The strongest argument for PNFP centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.7% and operating margin at 46.9%. Revenue growth of 156.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : PNFP
The primary concerns for PNFP are Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a value stock while PNFP is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
PNFP carries more volatility with a beta of 1.04 — expect wider price swings.
PNFP is growing revenue faster at 156.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PNFP scores higher overall (70/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 24.7% margins and 156.4% 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 →Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc., is the banking holding company for Pinnacle Bank offering various banking products and services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.
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