Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsCustomers Bancorp, Inc. (CUBI)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$717,386.81
+0.16%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
CUBI
Customers Bancorp, Inc.
$77.26
-0.83%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.62B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 46360% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $807.99M). CUBI leads profitability with a 34.8% profit margin vs 19.3%. CUBI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.18. CUBI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 83/100 (A-).
BRK-A
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
CUBI
Exceptional Buy83
out of 100
Grade: A-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 48.7%
Revenue surging 76.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 579.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
No major concerns identified
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : CUBI
The strongest argument for CUBI centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 34.8% and operating margin at 48.7%. Revenue growth of 76.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : CUBI
No major red flags identified for CUBI, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while CUBI is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CUBI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.52 — expect wider price swings.
CUBI is growing revenue faster at 76.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CUBI scores higher overall (83/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 34.8% margins and 76.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
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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FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Clients Bancorp, Inc. is the banking holding company for Clients Bank providing financial products and services to individual consumers and small and medium market businesses. The company is headquartered in West Reading, Pennsylvania.
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