Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. (CNOB)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$514.90
+0.89%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
CNOB
ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc.
$31.80
+0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.59B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 86678% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $443.30M). CNOB leads profitability with a 36.1% profit margin vs 22.3%. CNOB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.83. CNOB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 80/100 (B+).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
CNOB
Strong Buy80
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 55.2%
Revenue surging 134.2% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.2% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
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 : CNOB
The strongest argument for CNOB centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 36.1% and operating margin at 55.2%. Revenue growth of 134.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : CNOB
The primary concerns for CNOB are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while CNOB is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CNOB carries more volatility with a beta of 1.02 — expect wider price swings.
CNOB is growing revenue faster at 134.2% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CNOB scores higher overall (80/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 36.1% margins and 134.2% revenue growth. 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 →ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. is the banking holding company for ConnectOne Bank, a licensed commercial bank offering a variety of commercial banking products and services. The company is headquartered in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
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