Bar Harbor Bankshares Inc (BHB)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)
BHB
Bar Harbor Bankshares Inc
$41.01
-0.63%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $678.02M
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$856,612.00
-0.01%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.16T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 197092% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $195.08M). BHB leads profitability with a 29.0% profit margin vs 22.3%. BHB trades at a lower P/E of 12.0x. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BHB
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 42.7%
Earnings expanding 77.7% YoY
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
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
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BHB
The strongest argument for BHB centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.0% and operating margin at 42.7%. Revenue growth of 17.5% 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 : BHB
The primary concerns for BHB are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BHB profiles as a growth stock while BRK-A is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BHB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
BHB is growing revenue faster at 17.5% — 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 68/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. 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.
Bar Harbor Bankshares Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Bar Harbor Bankshares is the holding company of Bar Harbor Bank & Trust providing commercial banking, retail and wealth management services. The company is headquartered in Bar Harbor, Maine.
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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