Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsBankwell Financial Group Inc (BWFG)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$515.62
+0.86%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.08T
BWFG
Bankwell Financial Group Inc
$64.72
-1.43%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $527.35M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 318801% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $120.63M). BWFG leads profitability with a 35.5% profit margin vs 22.3%. BWFG trades at a lower P/E of 12.3x. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
BWFG
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 32.6%
Earnings expanding 107.8% YoY
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 53.3%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
19.7% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 33.3% YoY
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-B
The strongest argument for BRK-B centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bull Case : BWFG
The strongest argument for BWFG centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.5% and operating margin at 53.3%. Revenue growth of 19.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : BWFG
The primary concerns for BWFG are Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while BWFG is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.59 — expect wider price swings.
BWFG is growing revenue faster at 19.7% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (74/100 vs 66/100), 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 →Bankwell Financial Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. is the banking holding company for Bankwell Bank offering a range of banking products and services to business customers and consumers in Connecticut. The company is headquartered in New Canaan, Connecticut.
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