Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsTompkins Financial Corporation (TMP)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$510.37
+0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
TMP
Tompkins Financial Corporation
$98.83
+0.54%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.43B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 86035% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $446.61M). TMP leads profitability with a 39.3% profit margin vs 22.3%. TMP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.61. TMP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
TMP
Strong Buy78
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
Keeps 39 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 45.0%
Earnings expanding 36.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : TMP
The strongest argument for TMP centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 39.3% and operating margin at 45.0%.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : TMP
The primary concerns for TMP are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TMP carries more volatility with a beta of 0.71 — 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.
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Bottom Line
TMP scores higher overall (78/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 39.3% margins. 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 →Tompkins Financial Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Tompkins Financial Corporation, a community-based financial services company, provides consumer and commercial banking, financial leasing, trust and investment management, financial planning and wealth management, and insurance. The company is headquartered in Ithaca, New York.
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