Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsDime Community Bancshares, Inc. (DCOM)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$717,386.81
+0.16%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
DCOM
Dime Community Bancshares, Inc.
$37.22
+0.49%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.63B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 87821% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $426.96M). DCOM leads profitability with a 29.0% profit margin vs 19.3%. DCOM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.76. DCOM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
BRK-A
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
DCOM
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 44.2%
Earnings expanding 65.9% YoY
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
18.1% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : DCOM
The strongest argument for DCOM centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.0% and operating margin at 44.2%. Revenue growth of 18.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : DCOM
The primary concerns for DCOM are Market Cap, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while DCOM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
DCOM carries more volatility with a beta of 0.99 — expect wider price swings.
DCOM is growing revenue faster at 18.1% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DCOM scores higher overall (70/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 29.0% margins and 18.1% 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.
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%).
Visit Website →Dime Community Bancshares, Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. is the parent company of Dime Community Bank providing commercial banking and financial services in New York. The company is headquartered in Hauppauge, New York.
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