Associated Banc-Corp (ASB)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)
ASB
Associated Banc-Corp
$31.28
+0.39%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $5.83B
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$521.80
-0.73%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.12T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 24026% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $1.56B). ASB leads profitability with a 32.5% profit margin vs 19.3%. ASB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.78. ASB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
ASB
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 41.3%
Revenue surging 23.5% year-over-year
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
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Earnings declined 3.1%
Distress zone — elevated risk
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ASB
The strongest argument for ASB centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 32.5% and operating margin at 41.3%. Revenue growth of 23.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull 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%.
Bear Case : ASB
The primary concerns for ASB are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ASB profiles as a growth stock while BRK-B is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
ASB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.77 — expect wider price swings.
ASB is growing revenue faster at 23.5% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ASB scores higher overall (67/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 32.5% margins and 23.5% 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.
Associated Banc-Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Associated Banc-Corp, a bank holding company, offers a variety of banking and non-banking products to individuals and businesses in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota. The company is headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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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