Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsM&T Bank Corporation (MTB)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$475.94
+0.18%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
MTB
M&T Bank Corporation
$212.14
-0.41%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $31.20B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 3932% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $9.31B). MTB leads profitability with a 31.5% profit margin vs 19.3%. MTB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.37. MTB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
MTB
Strong Buy77
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 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 38.9%
Earnings expanding 24.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-B
The strongest argument for BRK-B centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : MTB
The strongest argument for MTB centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.5% and operating margin at 38.9%. PEG of 1.37 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : MTB
The primary concerns for MTB are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a value stock while MTB is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
MTB is growing revenue faster at 5.7% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MTB scores higher overall (77/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 31.5% 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%).
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
M&T Bank Corporation is an American bank holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York.
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