Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsGrupo Cibest S.A. (CIB)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$766,000.00
+0.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
CIB
Grupo Cibest S.A.
$102.04
-1.05%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $23.75B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Grupo Cibest S.A. generates 6324% more annual revenue ($24.71T vs $384.69B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs 17.6%. CIB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.43. CIB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
CIB
Strong Buy74
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 53.2% YoY
Generating 7.3T in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Operating margin of 0.0%
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 : CIB
The strongest argument for CIB centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.6%. Revenue growth of 26.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : CIB
The primary concerns for CIB are Operating Margin, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a mature stock while CIB is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — expect wider price swings.
CIB is growing revenue faster at 26.0% — sustainability is the question.
CIB generates stronger free cash flow (7.3T), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (74/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 22.3% 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 →Grupo Cibest S.A.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Bancolombia SA offers various banking products and services to individual and corporate clients in Colombia, Panama, Puerto Rico, El Salvador, Costa Rica and Guatemala. The company is headquartered in Medelln, Colombia.
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