Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsNB Bancorp, Inc. Common Stock (NBBK)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$488.13
+1.98%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
NBBK
NB Bancorp, Inc. Common Stock
$19.93
+0.10%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $863.34M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 166145% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $225.81M). NBBK leads profitability with a 23.3% profit margin vs 19.3%. BRK-B trades at a lower P/E of 14.1x. NBBK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
NBBK
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
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 34.9%
Revenue surging 36.3% year-over-year
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.3% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
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 : NBBK
The strongest argument for NBBK centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.3% and operating margin at 34.9%. Revenue growth of 36.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : NBBK
The primary concerns for NBBK are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a value stock while NBBK is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
NBBK is growing revenue faster at 36.3% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NBBK scores higher overall (66/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 23.3% margins and 36.3% revenue growth. 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 →NB Bancorp, Inc. Common Stock
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
NB Bancorp, Inc. is a leading financial holding company located in the Northeastern United States, delivering an extensive range of commercial banking services through its subsidiary, Northbridge Bank. The firm primarily serves small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as individual customers, offering products such as loans, deposit accounts, and treasury management solutions. With a strong commitment to community banking, NB Bancorp utilizes local market expertise to foster enduring client relationships and enrich service quality. The company's strategic focus on operational efficiency and asset growth underpins its efforts to generate sustainable long-term value for shareholders in a competitive banking environment.
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