Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsNortheast Bancorp (NBN)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$505.02
+0.26%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.07T
NBN
Northeast Bancorp
$129.23
-0.75%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.14B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 166964% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $230.26M). NBN leads profitability with a 42.7% profit margin vs 22.3%. NBN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 5.27. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
NBN
Strong Buy71
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
Keeps 43 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 65.2%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 35.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : 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 65.2%. Revenue growth of 11.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : NBN
The primary concerns for NBN are Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.61 — expect wider price swings.
NBN is growing revenue faster at 11.3% — 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 71/100), 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 →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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