Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsNicolet Bankshares Inc. (NIC)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$733,550.00
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
NIC
Nicolet Bankshares Inc.
$137.28
+0.77%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.89B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 87473% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $428.66M). NIC leads profitability with a 31.1% profit margin vs 19.3%. NIC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.92. NIC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
NIC
Strong Buy65
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
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 50.5%
Revenue surging 46.5% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 5.9% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 61.1%
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 : NIC
The strongest argument for NIC centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.1% and operating margin at 50.5%. Revenue growth of 46.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : NIC
The primary concerns for NIC are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while NIC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
NIC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
NIC is growing revenue faster at 46.5% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NIC scores higher overall (65/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 31.1% margins and 46.5% 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%).
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. is the bank holding company of Nicolet National Bank that offers banking products and services for businesses and individuals. The company is headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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