Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsWebster Financial Corporation (WBS)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$474.07
-0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
WBS
Webster Financial Corporation
$71.89
-0.15%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $11.65B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 13782% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $2.68B). WBS leads profitability with a 37.5% profit margin vs 18.0%. WBS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.73. WBS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
WBS
Strong Buy76
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 38 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.4%
Earnings expanding 52.7% YoY
15.9% 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 : WBS
The strongest argument for WBS centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 37.5% and operating margin at 46.4%. Revenue growth of 15.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : WBS
The primary concerns for WBS are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a declining stock while WBS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
WBS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.03 — expect wider price swings.
WBS is growing revenue faster at 15.9% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WBS scores higher overall (76/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 37.5% margins and 15.9% 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 →Webster Financial Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Webster Financial Corporation is the banking holding company for Webster Bank, a National Association that provides a variety of banking, investment, and financial services to individuals, families, and businesses in the United States. The company is headquartered in Waterbury, Connecticut.
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