Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsServisFirst Bancshares Inc (SFBS)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$474.07
-0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
SFBS
ServisFirst Bancshares Inc
$78.26
-1.52%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $4.34B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 67569% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $548.91M). SFBS leads profitability with a 54.0% profit margin vs 18.0%. SFBS trades at a lower P/E of 14.7x. SFBS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
SFBS
Strong Buy68
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 33.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow
Keeps 54 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 69.9%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
18.5% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 31.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
No major concerns identified
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 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bull Case : SFBS
The strongest argument for SFBS centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 54.0% and operating margin at 69.9%. Revenue growth of 18.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : SFBS
No major red flags identified for SFBS, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a declining stock while SFBS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SFBS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.89 — expect wider price swings.
SFBS is growing revenue faster at 18.5% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SFBS scores higher overall (68/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 54.0% margins and 18.5% revenue growth. 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 →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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