Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsPathfinder Bancorp Inc (PBHC)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$766,000.00
+0.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
PBHC
Pathfinder Bancorp Inc
$17.21
+0.06%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $99.14M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 1138431% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $33.79M). BRK-A leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs 0.4%. BRK-A trades at a lower P/E of 12.8x. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
PBHC
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 47.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 8256.0% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 29.4%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.4% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
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 : PBHC
The strongest argument for PBHC centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 47.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : PBHC
The primary concerns for PBHC are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 1579.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a mature stock while PBHC is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — expect wider price swings.
PBHC is growing revenue faster at 47.1% — 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 58/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. 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 →Pathfinder Bancorp Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc. is a portfolio company of Pathfinder Bank offering various banking and financial products and services primarily in Oswego and Onondaga Counties, New York. The company is headquartered in Oswego, New York.
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