Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsWesBanco Inc (WSBC)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$474.07
-0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
WSBC
WesBanco Inc
$33.94
-2.36%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.26B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 35697% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $1.04B). WSBC leads profitability with a 30.9% profit margin vs 18.0%. WSBC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.23. WSBC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 80/100 (B+).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
WSBC
Strong Buy80
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 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 49.2%
Revenue surging 109.2% year-over-year
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 : WSBC
The strongest argument for WSBC centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.9% and operating margin at 49.2%. Revenue growth of 109.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : WSBC
No major red flags identified for WSBC, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a declining stock while WSBC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
WSBC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.76 — expect wider price swings.
WSBC is growing revenue faster at 109.2% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WSBC scores higher overall (80/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 30.9% margins and 109.2% 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 →WesBanco Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
WesBanco, Inc. is the banking holding company for WesBanco Bank, Inc. offering retail banking, corporate banking, personal and corporate trust, brokerage, mortgage banking, and insurance services. The company is headquartered in Wheeling, West Virginia.
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