Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsValley National Bancorp (VLY)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$469.83
+0.93%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
VLY
Valley National Bancorp
$13.66
+0.07%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $7.50B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 19241% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $1.94B). VLY leads profitability with a 33.8% profit margin vs 19.3%. VLY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.16. VLY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
VLY
Strong Buy79
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 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.4%
Earnings expanding 58.1% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 23.8% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
No major concerns identified
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 33.8% and operating margin at 46.4%. Revenue growth of 23.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : VLY
No major red flags identified for VLY, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a value stock while VLY is a growth 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 23.8% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VLY scores higher overall (79/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 33.8% margins and 23.8% 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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