Bar Harbor Bankshares Inc (BHB)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)
BHB
Bar Harbor Bankshares Inc
$40.56
+0.46%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $680.03M
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$766,000.00
+0.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 205190% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $187.39M). BHB leads profitability with a 26.4% profit margin vs 22.3%. BRK-A trades at a lower P/E of 12.8x. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BHB
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 41.9%
Revenue surging 42.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 128.5% YoY
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BHB
The strongest argument for BHB centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.4% and operating margin at 41.9%. Revenue growth of 42.3% 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 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bear Case : BHB
The primary concerns for BHB are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BHB profiles as a growth stock while BRK-A is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — expect wider price swings.
BHB is growing revenue faster at 42.3% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (74/100 vs 70/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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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