BankUnited Inc (BKU)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)
BKU
BankUnited Inc
$46.04
-2.52%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.39B
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 35820% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $1.03B). BKU leads profitability with a 26.3% profit margin vs 18.0%. BKU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.27. BKU earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
BKU
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
BRK-A
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 32.4%
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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
3.7% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BKU
The strongest argument for BKU centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.3% and operating margin at 32.4%. PEG of 0.27 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its 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 : BKU
The primary concerns for BKU are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BKU profiles as a value stock while BRK-A is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
BKU carries more volatility with a beta of 1.26 — expect wider price swings.
BKU is growing revenue faster at 3.7% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BKU scores higher overall (69/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 26.3% 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.
BankUnited Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
BankUnited, Inc. is the banking holding company for BankUnited, a national banking association offering a range of banking services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Miami Lakes, Florida.
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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