Arrowmark Financial Corp (BANX)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)
BANX
Arrowmark Financial Corp
$19.61
-0.51%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $191.39M
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 1414613% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $26.54M). BANX leads profitability with a 67.4% profit margin vs 19.3%. BANX trades at a lower P/E of 8.0x. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
BANX
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D+
BRK-A
Buy61
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
Keeps 67 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 75.6%
Every $100 of equity generates 20 in 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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 10.1%
Earnings declined 25.3%
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BANX
The strongest argument for BANX centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 67.4% and operating margin at 75.6%.
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 : BANX
The primary concerns for BANX are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BANX profiles as a declining stock while BRK-A is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-A is growing revenue faster at 4.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (61/100 vs 45/100), backed by strong 19.3% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
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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