Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsUnion Bankshares Inc (UNB)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$510.37
+0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
UNB
Union Bankshares Inc
$23.75
-0.63%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $117.61M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 674482% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $57.03M). BRK-B leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs 21.2%. UNB trades at a lower P/E of 9.2x. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
UNB
Buy60
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 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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 22.0%
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
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 : UNB
The strongest argument for UNB centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.2% and operating margin at 22.0%. Revenue growth of 13.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : UNB
The primary concerns for UNB are Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 3.91 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — expect wider price swings.
UNB is growing revenue faster at 13.1% — 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 60/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. 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 →Union Bankshares Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Union Bankshares, Inc. is the banking holding company for Union Bank offering retail, commercial and municipal banking products and services in Northern Vermont and New Hampshire. The company is headquartered in Morrisville, Vermont.
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