ACNB Corporation (ACNB)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)
ACNB
ACNB Corporation
$63.94
+0.14%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $661.25M
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$503.61
+0.32%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 238860% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $160.98M). ACNB leads profitability with a 33.9% profit margin vs 22.3%. ACNB trades at a lower P/E of 12.1x. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
ACNB
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 48.9%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 34.2% YoY
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
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ACNB
The strongest argument for ACNB centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.9% and operating margin at 48.9%.
Bull 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%.
Bear Case : ACNB
The primary concerns for ACNB are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ACNB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.86 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-B is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — 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 62/100), 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.
ACNB Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
ACNB Corporation, a financial holding company, provides banking, insurance and financial services to individual, commercial and government clients in the United States. The company is headquartered in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
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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%).
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