Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsEastern Bankshares Inc (EBC)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$763,167.00
-0.63%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.05T
EBC
Eastern Bankshares Inc
$23.04
-2.17%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $4.87B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 36250% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $1.03B). EBC leads profitability with a 35.9% profit margin vs 19.3%. EBC trades at a lower P/E of 12.7x. EBC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
EBC
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 45.9%
Revenue surging 32.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 54.1% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : EBC
The strongest argument for EBC centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.9% and operating margin at 45.9%. Revenue growth of 32.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : EBC
The primary concerns for EBC are Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while EBC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
EBC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.68 — expect wider price swings.
EBC is growing revenue faster at 32.8% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
EBC scores higher overall (71/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 35.9% margins and 32.8% 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 →Eastern Bankshares Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Eastern Bankshares, Inc. is the banking holding company for Eastern Bank offering commercial banking products and services primarily to retail, commercial and small business clients. The company is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
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