Auburn National Bancorporation Inc (AUBN)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)
AUBN
Auburn National Bancorporation Inc
$23.41
-0.41%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $83.90M
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$474.07
-0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 1154816% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $32.16M). AUBN leads profitability with a 22.6% profit margin vs 18.0%. AUBN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.33. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
AUBN
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
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 35.0%
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 2.3%
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
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 22.6% and operating margin at 35.0%.
Bull Case : BRK-B
The strongest argument for BRK-B centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bear Case : AUBN
The primary concerns for AUBN are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-B is growing revenue faster at -0.7% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (54/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 18.0% margins. 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.
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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