Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsRegional Management Corp (RM)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$488.13
+1.98%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
RM
Regional Management Corp
$35.93
0.00%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $339.14M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 58668% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $638.78M). BRK-B leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs 7.6%. RM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.90. RM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
RM
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
Earnings expanding 68.6% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 23.3%
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
7.6% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
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 : RM
The strongest argument for RM centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.90 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : RM
The primary concerns for RM are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 4.42 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.02 — expect wider price swings.
RM is growing revenue faster at 9.6% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
RM scores higher overall (77/100 vs 62/100). 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 →Regional Management Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
Regional Management Corp, a diversified consumer finance company, offers various installment loan products primarily to clients with limited access to consumer credit from banks, savings companies, credit card companies, and other lenders. The company is headquartered in Greer, South Carolina.
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