Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsUMB Financial Corporation (UMBF)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$766,000.00
+0.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
UMBF
UMB Financial Corporation
$139.49
+0.09%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $10.83B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 13571% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $2.81B). UMBF leads profitability with a 33.5% profit margin vs 22.3%. UMBF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.54. UMBF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
UMBF
Strong Buy75
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 51.1%
Earnings expanding 26.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : UMBF
The strongest argument for UMBF centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.5% and operating margin at 51.1%. Revenue growth of 12.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : UMBF
The primary concerns for UMBF are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
UMBF carries more volatility with a beta of 0.78 — expect wider price swings.
UMBF is growing revenue faster at 12.2% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
UMBF scores higher overall (75/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 33.5% margins and 12.2% revenue growth. 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
UMB Financial Corporation is the holding company of UMB Bank providing various banking and other financial services. The company is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri.
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