Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsUnivest Corporation Pennsylvania (UVSP)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$766,000.00
+0.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
UVSP
Univest Corporation Pennsylvania
$42.67
+0.23%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.17B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 116511% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $329.89M). UVSP leads profitability with a 29.8% profit margin vs 22.3%. UVSP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.30. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
UVSP
Strong Buy72
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 36.3%
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
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 : UVSP
The strongest argument for UVSP centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.8% and operating margin at 36.3%. PEG of 1.30 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : UVSP
The primary concerns for UVSP are Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
UVSP carries more volatility with a beta of 0.64 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-A is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (74/100 vs 72/100), 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%).
Visit Website →Univest Corporation Pennsylvania
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Univest Financial Corporation is the banking holding company for Univest Bank and Trust Co. offering banking products and services primarily in Pennsylvania. The company is headquartered in Souderton, Pennsylvania.
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