Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsEnterprise Bancorp Inc (EBTC)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$712,064.33
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
EBTC
Enterprise Bancorp Inc
$39.64
0.00%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $495.83M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 215552% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $172.24M). EBTC leads profitability with a 23.6% profit margin vs 18.0%. EBTC trades at a lower P/E of 12.1x. EBTC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
BRK-A
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
EBTC
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
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 33.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 33.9%
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 21.3% YoY
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
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 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bull Case : EBTC
The strongest argument for EBTC centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.6% and operating margin at 33.9%.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : EBTC
The primary concerns for EBTC are Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a declining stock while EBTC is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
EBTC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.73 — expect wider price swings.
EBTC is growing revenue faster at 8.7% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
EBTC scores higher overall (63/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 23.6% margins. Both earn "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 →Enterprise Bancorp Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Enterprise Bancorp, Inc. is a Massachusetts corporation that conducts substantially all of its operations through Enterprise Bank and Trust Company, commonly known as Enterprise Bank, and has reported 126 consecutive profitable quarters.
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