Ameris Bancorp (ABCB)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)
ABCB
Ameris Bancorp
$85.47
+0.40%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $5.99B
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$733,550.00
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 31918% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $1.17B). ABCB leads profitability with a 37.1% profit margin vs 19.3%. ABCB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.10. ABCB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
ABCB
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 37 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 49.4%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 28.3% YoY
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
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ABCB
The strongest argument for ABCB centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 37.1% and operating margin at 49.4%. Revenue growth of 12.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bear Case : ABCB
No major red flags identified for ABCB, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ABCB profiles as a mature stock while BRK-A is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
ABCB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.93 — expect wider price swings.
ABCB is growing revenue faster at 12.8% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ABCB scores higher overall (75/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 37.1% margins and 12.8% 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.
Ameris Bancorp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Ameris Bancorp is the banking holding company for Ameris Bank providing a range of banking services to retail and business clients primarily in Georgia, Alabama, Florida and South Carolina. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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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