Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsNicolet Bankshares Inc. (NIC)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$766,000.00
+0.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
NIC
Nicolet Bankshares Inc.
$170.37
+0.07%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.58B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 75296% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $510.22M). NIC leads profitability with a 30.2% profit margin vs 22.3%. NIC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.92. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
NIC
Strong Buy71
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
Strong operational efficiency at 32.6%
Earnings expanding 107.8% YoY
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 52.9%
Revenue surging 86.1% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 5.9% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bull Case : NIC
The strongest argument for NIC centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.2% and operating margin at 52.9%. Revenue growth of 86.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : NIC
The primary concerns for NIC are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a mature stock while NIC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
NIC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.64 — expect wider price swings.
NIC is growing revenue faster at 86.1% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (74/100 vs 71/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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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