Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsQCR Holdings Inc (QCRH)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$505.48
+0.05%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
QCRH
QCR Holdings Inc
$100.92
+0.50%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.63B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 101337% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $379.24M). QCRH leads profitability with a 37.4% 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
Strong Buy73
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 37 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 45.3%
15.6% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 28.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
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 P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 37.4% and operating margin at 45.3%. Revenue growth of 15.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while QCRH is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
QCRH carries more volatility with a beta of 0.74 — expect wider price swings.
QCRH is growing revenue faster at 15.6% — 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 73/100), 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
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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