Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsBanco Santander Brasil SA ADR (BSBR)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$766,000.00
+0.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
BSBR
Banco Santander Brasil SA ADR
$6.02
+2.38%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $44.63B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 697% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $48.29B). BSBR leads profitability with a 28.7% profit margin vs 22.3%. BSBR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.42. BSBR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 84/100 (A-).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
BSBR
Exceptional Buy84
out of 100
Grade: A-
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 33.2%
Generating 16.1B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bull Case : BSBR
The strongest argument for BSBR centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.7% and operating margin at 33.2%. Revenue growth of 28.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : BSBR
The primary concerns for BSBR are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a mature stock while BSBR is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — expect wider price swings.
BSBR is growing revenue faster at 28.8% — sustainability is the question.
BSBR generates stronger free cash flow (16.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BSBR scores higher overall (84/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 28.7% margins and 28.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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 →Banco Santander Brasil SA ADR
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Banco Santander (Brasil) SA offers various banking products and services to individuals, small and medium-sized companies and corporate clients in Brazil and internationally. The company is headquartered in So Paulo, Brazil.
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