Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsFirst Bancorp Inc (FNLC)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$733,550.00
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
FNLC
First Bancorp Inc
$29.81
+1.64%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $336.13M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 391025% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $95.98M). FNLC leads profitability with a 37.8% profit margin vs 19.3%. FNLC trades at a lower P/E of 9.2x. FNLC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
FNLC
Strong Buy66
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 38 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.8%
Earnings expanding 27.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
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, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : FNLC
The strongest argument for FNLC centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 37.8% and operating margin at 46.8%. Revenue growth of 14.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : FNLC
The primary concerns for FNLC are Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while FNLC is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
FNLC is growing revenue faster at 14.5% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FNLC scores higher overall (66/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 37.8% margins and 14.5% 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 →First Bancorp Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
First Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company of First National Bank offering a range of banking products and services to individual and corporate clients. The company is headquartered in Damariscotta, Maine.
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