Amerant Bancorp Inc. (AMTB)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)
AMTB
Amerant Bancorp Inc.
$23.00
+0.57%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $964.66M
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$712,064.33
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 92861% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $399.57M). BRK-A leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 14.6%. BRK-A trades at a lower P/E of 15.3x. AMTB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
AMTB
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
BRK-A
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 30.5%
Earnings expanding 57.1% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 33.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
3.3% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.4% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AMTB
The strongest argument for AMTB centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bear Case : AMTB
The primary concerns for AMTB are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AMTB profiles as a value stock while BRK-A is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
AMTB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.93 — expect wider price swings.
AMTB is growing revenue faster at 3.3% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AMTB scores higher overall (58/100 vs 51/100). Both earn "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.
Amerant Bancorp Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Amerant Bancorp Inc. is the banking holding company for Amerant Bank, NA that provides banking products and services to individuals and businesses in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida.
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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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