Bar Harbor Bankshares Inc (BHB)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)
BHB
Bar Harbor Bankshares Inc
$34.28
-0.49%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $578.11M
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$712,064.33
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 214612% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $173.00M). BHB leads profitability with a 23.3% profit margin vs 18.0%. BHB trades at a lower P/E of 14.0x. BHB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
BHB
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
BRK-A
Buy51
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 42.2%
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 25.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 22.6% YoY
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
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BHB
The strongest argument for BHB centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.3% and operating margin at 42.2%. Revenue growth of 25.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bear Case : BHB
The primary concerns for BHB are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BHB profiles as a growth stock while BRK-A is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
BHB is growing revenue faster at 25.7% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BHB scores higher overall (66/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 23.3% margins and 25.7% 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.
Bar Harbor Bankshares Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Bar Harbor Bankshares is the holding company of Bar Harbor Bank & Trust providing commercial banking, retail and wealth management services. The company is headquartered in Bar Harbor, Maine.
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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