Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsUnited Bankshares Inc (UBSI)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$474.07
-0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
UBSI
United Bankshares Inc
$43.81
+1.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $6.08B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 29604% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $1.25B). UBSI leads profitability with a 40.3% profit margin vs 18.0%. UBSI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.95. UBSI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
UBSI
Strong Buy73
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 33.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 40 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 52.7%
Earnings expanding 50.8% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
18.5% revenue growth
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
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 : UBSI
The strongest argument for UBSI centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 40.3% and operating margin at 52.7%. Revenue growth of 18.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : UBSI
The primary concerns for UBSI are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a declining stock while UBSI is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
UBSI carries more volatility with a beta of 0.75 — expect wider price swings.
UBSI is growing revenue faster at 18.5% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
UBSI scores higher overall (73/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 40.3% margins and 18.5% 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 →United Bankshares Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
United Bankshares, Inc., a financial holding company, primarily provides commercial and retail banking products and services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Charleston, West Virginia.
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