Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsCustomers Bancorp, Inc. (CUBI)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$755,649.06
+0.46%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
CUBI
Customers Bancorp, Inc.
$77.35
-1.93%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.64B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 46427% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $826.80M). CUBI leads profitability with a 35.2% profit margin vs 22.3%. CUBI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.18. CUBI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B+).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
CUBI
Strong Buy75
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
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.0%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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%.
Bull Case : CUBI
The strongest argument for CUBI centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.2% and operating margin at 46.0%. Revenue growth of 10.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : CUBI
The primary concerns for CUBI are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CUBI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.48 — expect wider price swings.
CUBI is growing revenue faster at 10.1% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
CUBI scores higher overall (75/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 35.2% margins and 10.1% revenue growth. 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.
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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FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Clients Bancorp, Inc. is the banking holding company for Clients Bank providing financial products and services to individual consumers and small and medium market businesses. The company is headquartered in West Reading, Pennsylvania.
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