Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsTrustCo Bank Corp NY (TRST)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$766,000.00
+0.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
TRST
TrustCo Bank Corp NY
$58.45
+0.05%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $980.80M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 197404% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $194.77M). TRST leads profitability with a 33.4% profit margin vs 22.3%. TRST appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.63. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
TRST
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
Strong operational efficiency at 32.6%
Earnings expanding 107.8% YoY
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.7%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bull Case : TRST
The strongest argument for TRST centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.4% and operating margin at 46.7%. Revenue growth of 10.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : TRST
The primary concerns for TRST are Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TRST carries more volatility with a beta of 0.65 — expect wider price swings.
TRST is growing revenue faster at 10.7% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (74/100 vs 73/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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 →TrustCo Bank Corp NY
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
TrustCo Bank Corp NY is the holding company of Trustco Bank, a federal savings bank that provides personal and business banking services to individuals, partnerships, and corporations. The company is headquartered in Glenville, New York.
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