Ameris Bancorp (ABCB)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)
ABCB
Ameris Bancorp
$81.88
-0.82%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $5.49B
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$541.34
-0.30%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.14T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 31932% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $1.20B). ABCB leads profitability with a 32.2% profit margin vs 22.3%. ABCB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.10. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
ABCB
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 49.9%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 32.2% and operating margin at 49.9%. PEG of 1.10 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull 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%.
Bear Case : ABCB
The primary concerns for ABCB are Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ABCB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.97 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-B is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — 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 69/100), 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.
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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