Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsNSTS Bancorp Inc (NSTS)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$763,167.00
-0.63%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.05T
NSTS
NSTS Bancorp Inc
$13.79
-0.14%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $66.75M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 3657641% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $10.26M). BRK-A leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs -0.9%. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
NSTS
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
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
15.3% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -0.1% — 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, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : NSTS
The strongest argument for NSTS centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 15.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : NSTS
The primary concerns for NSTS are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while NSTS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.61 — expect wider price swings.
NSTS is growing revenue faster at 15.3% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (61/100 vs 31/100), backed by strong 19.3% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" 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
NSTS Bancorp, Inc. is focused on operating as a savings and loan holding company for North Shore Trust and Savings which provides banking products and services in Illinois. The company is headquartered in Waukegan, Illinois.
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