Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsWebster Financial Corporation (WBS)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$733,550.00
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
WBS
Webster Financial Corporation
$72.27
-0.86%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $11.77B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 13650% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $2.73B). WBS leads profitability with a 37.4% profit margin vs 19.3%. WBS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.73. WBS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
WBS
Strong Buy70
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
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 37 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 49.5%
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, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : WBS
The strongest argument for WBS centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 37.4% and operating margin at 49.5%.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : WBS
The primary concerns for WBS are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while WBS is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
WBS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.01 — expect wider price swings.
WBS is growing revenue faster at 8.7% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WBS scores higher overall (70/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 37.4% margins. 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 →Webster Financial Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Webster Financial Corporation is the banking holding company for Webster Bank, a National Association that provides a variety of banking, investment, and financial services to individuals, families, and businesses in the United States. The company is headquartered in Waterbury, Connecticut.
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