Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsUnited Bankshares Inc (UBSI)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$763,167.00
-0.63%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.05T
UBSI
United Bankshares Inc
$48.88
-0.24%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $6.56B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 30377% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $1.23B). UBSI leads profitability with a 41.0% profit margin vs 19.3%. UBSI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.95. UBSI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
UBSI
Strong Buy73
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 41 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 52.1%
Earnings expanding 50.6% YoY
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
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 : UBSI
The strongest argument for UBSI centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 41.0% and operating margin at 52.1%. Revenue growth of 10.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : UBSI
The primary concerns for UBSI are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while UBSI is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
UBSI carries more volatility with a beta of 0.73 — expect wider price swings.
UBSI is growing revenue faster at 10.6% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
UBSI scores higher overall (73/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 41.0% margins and 10.6% 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 →United Bankshares Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
United Bankshares, Inc., a financial holding company, primarily provides commercial and retail banking products and services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Charleston, West Virginia.
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