Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsNortheast Bancorp (NBN)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$488.13
+1.98%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
NBN
Northeast Bancorp
$119.29
-1.32%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.04B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 162928% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $230.26M). NBN leads profitability with a 42.7% profit margin vs 19.3%. NBN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 5.27. NBN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B+).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
NBN
Strong Buy75
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
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
Keeps 43 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 65.5%
Revenue surging 34.6% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 58.3% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-B
The strongest argument for BRK-B centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : NBN
The strongest argument for NBN centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 42.7% and operating margin at 65.5%. Revenue growth of 34.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : NBN
The primary concerns for NBN are Market Cap, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a value stock while NBN is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
NBN is growing revenue faster at 34.6% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NBN scores higher overall (75/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 42.7% margins and 34.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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 →Northeast Bancorp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Northeast Bank offers personal and business banking services in Maine, United States. The company is headquartered in Portland, Maine.
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