Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsNorthwest Bancshares Inc (NWBI)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$542.02
+0.31%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.14T
NWBI
Northwest Bancshares Inc
$15.22
-0.33%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.23B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 55394% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $693.21M). NWBI leads profitability with a 28.9% profit margin vs 22.3%. NWBI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.30. NWBI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
NWBI
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
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 41.1%
Earnings expanding 1600.0% YoY
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 28.3% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
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 : NWBI
The strongest argument for NWBI centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.9% and operating margin at 41.1%. Revenue growth of 28.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : NWBI
The primary concerns for NWBI are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while NWBI is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
NWBI carries more volatility with a beta of 0.69 — expect wider price swings.
NWBI is growing revenue faster at 28.3% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NWBI scores higher overall (77/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 28.9% margins and 28.3% revenue growth. 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 →Northwest Bancshares Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. is a Northwest Bank holding company offering a variety of personal and business banking solutions. The company is headquartered in Warren, Pennsylvania.
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