Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsNicolet Bankshares Inc. (NIC)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$474.07
-0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
NIC
Nicolet Bankshares Inc.
$144.33
-2.86%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.08B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 86552% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $428.66M). NIC leads profitability with a 31.1% profit margin vs 18.0%. NIC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.92. NIC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
NIC
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
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 33.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 50.5%
Revenue surging 46.5% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 7.8% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 61.1%
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 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bull Case : NIC
The strongest argument for NIC centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.1% and operating margin at 50.5%. Revenue growth of 46.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : NIC
The primary concerns for NIC are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a declining stock while NIC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
NIC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.74 — expect wider price swings.
NIC is growing revenue faster at 46.5% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NIC scores higher overall (64/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 31.1% margins and 46.5% revenue growth. Both earn "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%).
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. is the bank holding company of Nicolet National Bank that offers banking products and services for businesses and individuals. The company is headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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