Alerus Financial Corp (ALRS)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)
ALRS
Alerus Financial Corp
$26.94
+4.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $658.18M
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$712,064.33
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 165857% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $223.82M). BRK-A leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 7.8%. BRK-A trades at a lower P/E of 15.3x. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
ALRS
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
BRK-A
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 150.0% YoY
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
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 3.3% — below average capital efficiency
7.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ALRS
The strongest argument for ALRS centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bear Case : ALRS
The primary concerns for ALRS are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ALRS profiles as a value stock while BRK-A is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-A is growing revenue faster at -0.7% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (51/100 vs 42/100), backed by strong 18.0% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Alerus Financial Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Alerus Financial Corporation, through its subsidiary, Alerus Financial, National Association, provides various financial services to businesses and consumers. The company is headquartered in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
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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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