Amalgamated Bank (AMAL)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)
AMAL
Amalgamated Bank
$47.87
-1.34%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.45B
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$766,000.00
+0.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 115125% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $333.86M). AMAL leads profitability with a 34.0% profit margin vs 22.3%. BRK-A trades at a lower P/E of 12.8x. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
AMAL
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 50.8%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 23.5% year-over-year
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AMAL
The strongest argument for AMAL centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 34.0% and operating margin at 50.8%. Revenue growth of 23.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bear Case : AMAL
The primary concerns for AMAL are Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AMAL profiles as a growth stock while BRK-A is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
AMAL carries more volatility with a beta of 0.78 — expect wider price swings.
AMAL is growing revenue faster at 23.5% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (74/100 vs 68/100), 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.
Amalgamated Bank
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Amalgamated Finance Corporation The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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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