Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp (AUB)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)
AUB
Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp
$37.96
+0.53%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $5.77B
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$733,550.00
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 26689% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $1.40B). AUB leads profitability with a 24.7% profit margin vs 19.3%. AUB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.09. AUB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
AUB
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
BRK-A
Buy61
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 51.0%
Revenue surging 86.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 61.5% YoY
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
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
ROE of 6.8% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AUB
The strongest argument for AUB centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.7% and operating margin at 51.0%. Revenue growth of 86.2% 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 : AUB
The primary concerns for AUB are Return on Equity, 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
AUB profiles as a growth stock while BRK-A is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
AUB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.80 — expect wider price swings.
AUB is growing revenue faster at 86.2% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AUB scores higher overall (79/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 24.7% margins and 86.2% 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.
Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation is the holding company of Atlantic Union Bank providing related banking and financial services to consumers and businesses. The company is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.
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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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