Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsSouthside Bancshares, Inc. (SBSI)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$510.37
+0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
SBSI
Southside Bancshares, Inc.
$32.07
-0.06%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $978.60M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 156908% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $245.01M). SBSI leads profitability with a 31.0% profit margin vs 22.3%. SBSI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 5.35. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
SBSI
Buy64
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 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 47.2%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 25.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : SBSI
The strongest argument for SBSI centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.0% and operating margin at 47.2%.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SBSI
The primary concerns for SBSI are Market Cap, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 1.86 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-B is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (74/100 vs 64/100), 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%).
Visit Website →Southside Bancshares, Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Southside Bancshares, Inc. is the banking holding company for Southside Bank providing a range of financial services to individuals, businesses, municipal entities, and non-profit organizations. The company is headquartered in Tyler, Texas.
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