Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsServisFirst Bancshares Inc (SFBS)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$510.37
+0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
SFBS
ServisFirst Bancshares Inc
$42.13
-0.50%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $4.72B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 65634% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $585.22M). SFBS leads profitability with a 54.8% profit margin vs 22.3%. BRK-B trades at a lower P/E of 12.8x. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
SFBS
Strong Buy70
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 55 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 70.0%
Revenue surging 30.1% year-over-year
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 40.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
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 : SFBS
The strongest argument for SFBS centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 54.8% and operating margin at 70.0%. Revenue growth of 30.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SFBS
The primary concerns for SFBS are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while SFBS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SFBS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.85 — expect wider price swings.
SFBS is growing revenue faster at 30.1% — 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 70/100), 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%).
Visit Website →ServisFirst Bancshares Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. is the banking holding company for ServisFirst Bank providing various banking services to individual and corporate clients. The company is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.
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