Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsThird Coast Bancshares, Inc. (TCBX)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$474.07
-0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
TCBX
Third Coast Bancshares, Inc.
$37.34
+0.21%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $630.19M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 174347% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $212.93M). TCBX leads profitability with a 32.4% profit margin vs 18.0%. TCBX trades at a lower P/E of 9.8x. TCBX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
TCBX
Strong Buy69
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 34.2%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 25.6% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
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 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bull Case : TCBX
The strongest argument for TCBX centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 32.4% and operating margin at 34.2%. Revenue growth of 25.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : TCBX
The primary concerns for TCBX are Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a declining stock while TCBX is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TCBX carries more volatility with a beta of 0.74 — expect wider price swings.
TCBX is growing revenue faster at 25.6% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TCBX scores higher overall (69/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 32.4% margins and 25.6% 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 →Third Coast Bancshares, Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Third Coast Bancshares, Inc. is a banking holding company of Third Coast Bank, SSB that offers various commercial banking solutions to small and medium-sized businesses and professionals. The company is headquartered in Humble, Texas.
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