Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsOrange County Bancorp Inc (OBT)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$516.41
+0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
OBT
Orange County Bancorp Inc
$38.78
+1.04%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $519.16M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 313485% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $122.67M). OBT leads profitability with a 38.6% profit margin vs 22.3%. OBT 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
OBT
Buy58
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 39 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 40.9%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Revenue declined 5.0%
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 : OBT
The strongest argument for OBT centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 38.6% and operating margin at 40.9%.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : OBT
The primary concerns for OBT are Market Cap, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while OBT is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-B is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — 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 58/100), 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 →Orange County Bancorp Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Orange County Bancorp Inc. (OBT) is a prominent community-oriented financial institution based in Orange County, New York, offering a wide array of banking and financial services tailored for both individuals and businesses. Committed to personal and commercial lending, as well as wealth management, the bank fosters deep community connections that contribute to regional economic development. As a publicly traded entity, OBT emphasizes sustainable growth and robust risk management practices, making it an attractive investment opportunity for institutional investors looking to capitalize on the vibrant regional banking market.
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