ACNB Corporation (ACNB)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)
ACNB
ACNB Corporation
$53.54
+1.02%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $547.92M
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$717,386.81
+0.16%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 236211% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $158.86M). ACNB leads profitability with a 32.1% profit margin vs 19.3%. ACNB trades at a lower P/E of 10.7x. ACNB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
ACNB
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
BRK-A
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 45.7%
Revenue surging 42.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 34.8% 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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ACNB
The strongest argument for ACNB centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 32.1% and operating margin at 45.7%. Revenue growth of 42.7% 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 : ACNB
The primary concerns for ACNB are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACNB profiles as a growth stock while BRK-A is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
ACNB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.87 — expect wider price swings.
ACNB is growing revenue faster at 42.7% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ACNB scores higher overall (71/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 32.1% margins and 42.7% 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.
ACNB Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
ACNB Corporation, a financial holding company, provides banking, insurance and financial services to individual, commercial and government clients in the United States. The company is headquartered in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
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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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