Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsBank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Ltd (NTB)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$712,064.33
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
NTB
Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Ltd
$54.61
-2.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.16B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 60483% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $613.12M). NTB leads profitability with a 39.3% profit margin vs 18.0%. NTB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.96. NTB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B+).
BRK-A
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
NTB
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 33.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 39 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 42.7%
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 24.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.3% revenue growth
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 : NTB
The strongest argument for NTB centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 39.3% and operating margin at 42.7%.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : NTB
The primary concerns for NTB are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a declining stock while NTB is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
NTB is growing revenue faster at 4.3% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NTB scores higher overall (75/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 39.3% margins. 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 →Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Ltd
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
The Bank of NT Butterfield & Son Limited offers a variety of community, commercial and private banking services to individuals and small and medium-sized businesses. The company is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.
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