Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsNational Bank Holdings Corporation (NBHC)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$507.14
+0.72%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
NBHC
National Bank Holdings Corporation
$40.14
-0.22%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.84B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 84958% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $452.27M). BRK-B leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs 21.8%. NBHC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.57. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
NBHC
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
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 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 28.6%
Revenue surging 22.1% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.1% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 34.1%
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 : NBHC
The strongest argument for NBHC centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.8% and operating margin at 28.6%. Revenue growth of 22.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : NBHC
The primary concerns for NBHC are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while NBHC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
NBHC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.76 — expect wider price swings.
NBHC is growing revenue faster at 22.1% — 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 61/100), backed by strong 22.3% 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 →National Bank Holdings Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
National Bank Holdings Corporation is the banking holding company for NBH Bank offering various banking products and financial services to commercial, commercial and consumer clients in the United States. The company is headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado.
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