Barclays PLC ADR (BCS)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)
BCS
Barclays PLC ADR
$26.70
+1.87%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $87.86B
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$510.37
+0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 1267% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $28.14B). BCS leads profitability with a 27.9% profit margin vs 22.3%. BCS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.00. BCS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
BCS
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 42.9%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
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
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BCS
The strongest argument for BCS centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.9% and operating margin at 42.9%. Revenue growth of 15.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : BCS
The primary concerns for BCS are Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.74 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BCS profiles as a growth stock while BRK-B is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BCS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.87 — expect wider price swings.
BCS is growing revenue faster at 15.6% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
BCS scores higher overall (79/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 27.9% margins and 15.6% 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.
Barclays PLC ADR
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Barclays PLC offers a variety of financial products and services in the UK, the rest of Europe, the Americas, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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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