Arrow Financial Corporation (AROW)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)
AROW
Arrow Financial Corporation
$38.93
-0.56%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $725.20M
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$771,770.02
+0.75%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 225964% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $170.17M). AROW leads profitability with a 30.1% profit margin vs 22.3%. AROW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.84. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
AROW
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 34.7%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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
4.6% revenue growth
1.5% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AROW
The strongest argument for AROW centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.1% and operating margin at 34.7%.
Bull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bear Case : AROW
The primary concerns for AROW are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AROW profiles as a value stock while BRK-A is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
AROW carries more volatility with a beta of 0.73 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-A is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (74/100 vs 58/100), 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.
Arrow Financial Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Arrow Financial Corporation, a banking holding company, offers consumer and commercial banking and financial products and services. The company is headquartered in Glens Falls, New York.
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%).
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