Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsChemung Financial Corp (CHMG)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$590.15
+0.32%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.16T
CHMG
Chemung Financial Corp
$85.69
-0.22%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $415.95M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 310434% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $123.88M). CHMG leads profitability with a 31.0% profit margin vs 22.3%. CHMG trades at a lower P/E of 10.8x. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
CHMG
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
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 48.6%
Earnings expanding 62.1% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 24.8% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-B
The strongest argument for BRK-B centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bull Case : CHMG
The strongest argument for CHMG centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.0% and operating margin at 48.6%. Revenue growth of 24.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : CHMG
The primary concerns for CHMG are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while CHMG is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.59 — expect wider price swings.
CHMG is growing revenue faster at 24.8% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (74/100 vs 70/100), 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%).
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Chemung Financial Corporation is the holding company of Chemung Canal Trust Company providing a range of banking, finance, trust and other financial services. The company is headquartered in Elmira, New York.
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