Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsUnion Bankshares Inc (UNB)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$733,550.00
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
UNB
Union Bankshares Inc
$23.26
+0.91%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $107.46M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 678462% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $55.32M). UNB leads profitability with a 20.9% profit margin vs 19.3%. UNB trades at a lower P/E of 9.3x. UNB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
UNB
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
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 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 23.6%
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
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 : UNB
The strongest argument for UNB centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.9% and operating margin at 23.6%. Revenue growth of 13.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : UNB
The primary concerns for UNB are Market Cap, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 4.06 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while UNB is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
UNB is growing revenue faster at 13.1% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
UNB scores higher overall (62/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 20.9% margins and 13.1% revenue growth. Both earn "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 →Union Bankshares Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Union Bankshares, Inc. is the banking holding company for Union Bank offering retail, commercial and municipal banking products and services in Northern Vermont and New Hampshire. The company is headquartered in Morrisville, Vermont.
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