Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsQCR Holdings Inc (QCRH)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$469.83
+0.93%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
QCRH
QCR Holdings Inc
$91.86
+0.45%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.48B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 102256% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $366.75M). QCRH leads profitability with a 36.7% profit margin vs 19.3%. QCRH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.02. QCRH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
QCRH
Strong Buy77
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 37 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 43.7%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 21.1% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
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 : QCRH
The strongest argument for QCRH centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 36.7% and operating margin at 43.7%. Revenue growth of 21.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : QCRH
The primary concerns for QCRH are Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a value stock while QCRH is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
QCRH carries more volatility with a beta of 0.77 — expect wider price swings.
QCRH is growing revenue faster at 21.1% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
QCRH scores higher overall (77/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 36.7% margins and 21.1% 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%).
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
QCR Holdings, Inc., a multi-bank holding company, provides consumer and commercial banking services, trust and asset management services. The company is headquartered in Moline, Illinois.
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