Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsValley National Bancorp B Pref (VLYPO)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$763,167.00
-0.63%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.05T
VLYPO
Valley National Bancorp B Pref
$24.93
+0.69%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.33B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 18593% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $2.01B). VLYPO leads profitability with a 34.5% profit margin vs 19.3%. BRK-A trades at a lower P/E of 14.6x. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
VLYPO
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
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
Keeps 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.8%
Reasonable price relative to book value
15.0% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 31.8% YoY
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
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, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : VLYPO
The strongest argument for VLYPO centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 34.5% and operating margin at 46.8%. Revenue growth of 15.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : VLYPO
The primary concerns for VLYPO are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while VLYPO is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
VLYPO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.05 — expect wider price swings.
VLYPO is growing revenue faster at 15.0% — 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 60/100), backed by strong 19.3% margins. Both earn "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 →Valley National Bancorp B Pref
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Valley National Bancorp is the parent company of Valley National Bank offering various commercial, retail, insurance and wealth management financial services products. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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