Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. (CNOB)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$733,550.00
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
CNOB
ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc.
$30.66
+0.20%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.51B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 99105% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $378.40M). CNOB leads profitability with a 25.9% profit margin vs 19.3%. CNOB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.83. CNOB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
CNOB
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 53.9%
Revenue surging 65.5% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.2% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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%.
Bull Case : CNOB
The strongest argument for CNOB centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.9% and operating margin at 53.9%. Revenue growth of 65.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : CNOB
The primary concerns for CNOB are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while CNOB is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CNOB carries more volatility with a beta of 1.06 — expect wider price swings.
CNOB is growing revenue faster at 65.5% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CNOB scores higher overall (78/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 25.9% margins and 65.5% 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.
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%).
Visit Website →ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. is the banking holding company for ConnectOne Bank, a licensed commercial bank offering a variety of commercial banking products and services. The company is headquartered in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
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