Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsWebster Financial Corporation (WBS)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$766,000.00
+0.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
WBS
Webster Financial Corporation
$77.57
0.00%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $12.57B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 13791% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $2.77B). WBS leads profitability with a 36.8% profit margin vs 22.3%. WBS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.73. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
WBS
Strong Buy66
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
Keeps 37 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 50.6%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.8% earnings growth
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : WBS
The strongest argument for WBS centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 36.8% and operating margin at 50.6%.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : WBS
The primary concerns for WBS are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
WBS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.00 — 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 66/100), 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 →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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