Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsFirst United Corporation (FUNC)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$510.37
+0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
FUNC
First United Corporation
$44.45
+0.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $272.09M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 425302% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $90.43M). FUNC leads profitability with a 27.7% profit margin vs 22.3%. FUNC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.33. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
FUNC
Strong Buy67
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 33.4%
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Earnings declined 4.5%
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 : FUNC
The strongest argument for FUNC centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.7% and operating margin at 33.4%. Revenue growth of 10.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : FUNC
The primary concerns for FUNC are Market Cap, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — expect wider price swings.
FUNC is growing revenue faster at 10.7% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (74/100 vs 67/100), 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 →First United Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
First United Corporation is the banking holding company for First United Bank & Trust providing various retail and commercial banking services to businesses and individuals. The company is headquartered in Oakland, Maryland.
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