Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsQCR Holdings Inc (QCRH)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$590.15
+0.32%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.16T
QCRH
QCR Holdings Inc
$103.35
-0.22%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.69B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 101990% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $376.81M). QCRH leads profitability with a 37.6% profit margin vs 22.3%. QCRH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.02. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
QCRH
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
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 38 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 43.7%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.3% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Revenue 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, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bull Case : QCRH
The strongest argument for QCRH centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 37.6% and operating margin at 43.7%. PEG of 1.02 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : QCRH
The primary concerns for QCRH are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while QCRH is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
QCRH carries more volatility with a beta of 0.73 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-B is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (74/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. 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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