Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsZions Bancorporation (ZION)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$513.14
+0.31%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.06T
ZION
Zions Bancorporation
$71.77
+1.31%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $10.17B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 10082% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $3.69B). ZION leads profitability with a 31.8% profit margin vs 19.3%. ZION appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 4.56. ZION earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 81/100 (A-).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
ZION
Exceptional Buy81
out of 100
Grade: A-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.5B 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 52.1%
Revenue surging 35.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 87.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
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, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : ZION
The strongest argument for ZION centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.8% and operating margin at 52.1%. Revenue growth of 35.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : ZION
The primary concerns for ZION are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a value stock while ZION is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ZION carries more volatility with a beta of 0.79 — expect wider price swings.
ZION is growing revenue faster at 35.2% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ZION scores higher overall (81/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 31.8% margins and 35.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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 →Zions Bancorporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Zions Bancorporation is a bank holding company headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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