Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsSimmons First National Corporation (SFNC)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$542.02
+0.31%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.14T
SFNC
Simmons First National Corporation
$23.37
+1.30%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.19B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 41230% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $930.76M). SFNC leads profitability with a 28.0% profit margin vs 22.3%. SFNC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.83. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
SFNC
Strong Buy66
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 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 25.8%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -10.5% — below average capital efficiency
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 : SFNC
The strongest argument for SFNC centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.0% and operating margin at 25.8%. Revenue growth of 14.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SFNC
The primary concerns for SFNC are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SFNC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.94 — expect wider price swings.
SFNC is growing revenue faster at 14.3% — 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 66/100), 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
Simmons First National Corporation is the holding company of Simmons Bank providing banking and financial products and services to individuals and businesses. The company is headquartered in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
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