Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsValley National Bancorp (VLY)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$518.75
+0.30%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.06T
VLY
Valley National Bancorp
$14.88
+2.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $7.90B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 18593% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $2.01B). VLY leads profitability with a 34.5% profit margin vs 19.3%. VLY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.16. VLY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
VLY
Strong Buy77
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
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.8%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
15.0% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 31.8% YoY
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : VLY
The strongest argument for VLY centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 34.5% and operating margin at 46.8%. Revenue growth of 15.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : VLY
The primary concerns for VLY are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a value stock while VLY is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
VLY carries more volatility with a beta of 1.05 — expect wider price swings.
VLY is growing revenue faster at 15.0% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VLY scores higher overall (77/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 34.5% margins and 15.0% 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 →Valley National Bancorp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Valley National Bancorp is the parent company of Valley National Bank offering various commercial, retail, insurance and wealth management financial services products. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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