Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsNB Bancorp, Inc. Common Stock (NBBK)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$712,064.33
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
NBBK
NB Bancorp, Inc. Common Stock
$19.56
-2.10%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $875.61M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 164395% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $225.81M). NBBK leads profitability with a 23.3% profit margin vs 18.0%. NBBK trades at a lower P/E of 14.3x. NBBK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
BRK-A
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
NBBK
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
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 34.9%
Revenue surging 36.4% year-over-year
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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
ROE of 6.7% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : NBBK
The strongest argument for NBBK centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.3% and operating margin at 34.9%. Revenue growth of 36.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : NBBK
The primary concerns for NBBK are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a declining stock while NBBK is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
NBBK is growing revenue faster at 36.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NBBK scores higher overall (66/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 23.3% margins and 36.4% 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 →NB Bancorp, Inc. Common Stock
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
NB Bancorp, Inc. is a prominent financial holding company based in the Northeastern United States, primarily offering a full suite of commercial banking services through its subsidiary, Northbridge Bank. Catering to small and medium-sized enterprises as well as individual customers, the company provides a diverse array of banking products, including loans, deposit accounts, and treasury management solutions. With a strong emphasis on community banking, NB Bancorp leverages local market knowledge to build lasting client relationships and enhance service delivery. The company is strategically focused on operational efficiency and asset growth, positioning itself for sustainable long-term value creation for its shareholders amidst a competitive financial landscape.
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