Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsValley National Bancorp A Pref (VLYPP)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$712,064.33
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
VLYPP
Valley National Bancorp A Pref
$25.17
-0.36%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.13B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 19038% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $1.94B). VLYPP leads profitability with a 33.8% profit margin vs 18.0%. BRK-A trades at a lower P/E of 15.3x. VLYPP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
BRK-A
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
VLYPP
Buy63
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 33.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.4%
Earnings expanding 58.1% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 23.8% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
No major concerns identified
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 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bull Case : VLYPP
The strongest argument for VLYPP centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.8% and operating margin at 46.4%. Revenue growth of 23.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : VLYPP
No major red flags identified for VLYPP, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a declining stock while VLYPP is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
VLYPP carries more volatility with a beta of 1.05 — expect wider price swings.
VLYPP is growing revenue faster at 23.8% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VLYPP scores higher overall (63/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 33.8% margins and 23.8% revenue growth. 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 A 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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