Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsOrange County Bancorp Inc (OBT)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$509.16
-0.63%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.06T
OBT
Orange County Bancorp Inc
$38.57
-0.80%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $521.30M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 302179% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $124.19M). OBT leads profitability with a 35.6% profit margin vs 19.3%. OBT trades at a lower P/E of 11.1x. OBT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
OBT
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
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 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.1%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
17.0% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : OBT
The strongest argument for OBT centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.6% and operating margin at 46.1%. Revenue growth of 17.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : OBT
The primary concerns for OBT are Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a value stock while OBT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.61 — expect wider price swings.
OBT is growing revenue faster at 17.0% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
OBT scores higher overall (64/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 35.6% margins and 17.0% 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%).
Visit Website →Orange County Bancorp Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Orange County Bancorp Inc. (OBT) is a prominent community-oriented financial institution based in Orange County, New York, offering a wide array of banking and financial services tailored for both individuals and businesses. Committed to personal and commercial lending, as well as wealth management, the bank fosters deep community connections that contribute to regional economic development. As a publicly traded entity, OBT emphasizes sustainable growth and robust risk management practices, making it an attractive investment opportunity for institutional investors looking to capitalize on the vibrant regional banking market.
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