Auburn National Bancorporation Inc (AUBN)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)
AUBN
Auburn National Bancorporation Inc
$26.55
+0.57%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $92.47M
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$516.41
+0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 1129472% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $34.06M). AUBN leads profitability with a 24.6% profit margin vs 22.3%. AUBN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.33. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
AUBN
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
BRK-B
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
Strong operational efficiency at 32.3%
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 26.5% YoY
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AUBN
The strongest argument for AUBN centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.6% and operating margin at 32.3%. Revenue growth of 12.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : BRK-B
The strongest argument for BRK-B centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bear Case : AUBN
The primary concerns for AUBN are Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — expect wider price swings.
AUBN is growing revenue faster at 12.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (74/100 vs 63/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. 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.
Auburn National Bancorporation Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Auburn National Bancorporation, Inc. is the banking holding company for AuburnBank offering various banking products and services in East Alabama. The company is headquartered in Auburn, Alabama.
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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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