Ames National Corporation (ATLO)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)
ATLO
Ames National Corporation
$33.86
+0.24%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $286.18M
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$811,947.00
+0.23%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.14T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 503635% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $76.37M). ATLO leads profitability with a 33.3% profit margin vs 22.3%. ATLO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.03. ATLO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B+).
ATLO
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B+
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 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.4%
Earnings expanding 55.2% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 27.6% year-over-year
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ATLO
The strongest argument for ATLO centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.3% and operating margin at 46.4%. Revenue growth of 27.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bear Case : ATLO
The primary concerns for ATLO are Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ATLO profiles as a growth stock while BRK-A is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.59 — expect wider price swings.
ATLO is growing revenue faster at 27.6% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ATLO scores higher overall (75/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 33.3% margins and 27.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
Ames National Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Ames National Corporation is a multi-bank holding company offering banking products and services primarily in Adams, Boone, Clarke, Hancock, Polk, Marshall, Ringgold, Story, Taylor and Union counties in central, north-central counties. and south. --Central Iowa. The company is headquartered in Ames, Iowa.
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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