BBVA Banco Frances SA ADR (BBAR)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)
BBAR
BBVA Banco Frances SA ADR
$14.89
-2.93%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.10B
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$510.37
+0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
BBVA Banco Frances SA ADR generates 730% more annual revenue ($3.19T vs $384.69B). BRK-B leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs 8.6%. BBAR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 4.37. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BBAR
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 71.3% YoY
Generating 1.7T in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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
Areas to Watch
ROE of 5.2% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BBAR
The strongest argument for BBAR centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bull 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%.
Bear Case : BBAR
The primary concerns for BBAR are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BBAR profiles as a value stock while BRK-B is a mature 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.
BBAR generates stronger free cash flow (1.7T), 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.
BBVA Banco Frances SA ADR
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Banco BBVA Argentina SA offers various banking products and services to individuals and companies in Argentina. The company is headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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%).
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