Associated Banc-Corp (ASB)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)
ASB
Associated Banc-Corp
$30.36
-0.59%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $5.67B
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$856,612.00
-0.01%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.16T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 23416% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $1.64B). ASB leads profitability with a 32.2% profit margin vs 22.3%. ASB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.78. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
ASB
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
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 46.8%
Revenue surging 21.6% year-over-year
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.1% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ASB
The strongest argument for ASB centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 32.2% and operating margin at 46.8%. Revenue growth of 21.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bear Case : ASB
The primary concerns for ASB are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ASB profiles as a growth stock while BRK-A is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
ASB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.81 — expect wider price swings.
ASB is growing revenue faster at 21.6% — 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 71/100), 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.
Associated Banc-Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Associated Banc-Corp, a bank holding company, offers a variety of banking and non-banking products to individuals and businesses in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota. The company is headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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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