Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsIndependent Bank (INDB)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$733,550.00
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
INDB
Independent Bank
$79.57
+1.05%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $4.02B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 42742% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $876.23M). INDB leads profitability with a 27.5% profit margin vs 19.3%. BRK-A appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 9.68. INDB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
INDB
Strong Buy73
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 47.5%
Revenue surging 51.6% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 56.7% YoY
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 6.8% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : INDB
The strongest argument for INDB centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.5% and operating margin at 47.5%. Revenue growth of 51.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : INDB
The primary concerns for INDB are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while INDB is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
INDB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.80 — expect wider price swings.
INDB is growing revenue faster at 51.6% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
INDB scores higher overall (73/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 27.5% margins and 51.6% 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 →Independent Bank
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Independent Bank Corp. The company is headquartered in Rockland, Massachusetts.
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