Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsHDFC Bank Limited ADR (HDB)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$717,386.81
+0.16%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
HDB
HDFC Bank Limited ADR
$25.02
-2.53%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $131.53B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
HDFC Bank Limited ADR generates 655% more annual revenue ($2.83T vs $375.39B). HDB leads profitability with a 26.8% profit margin vs 19.3%. HDB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.01. HDB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
BRK-A
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
HDB
Strong Buy68
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
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Strong operational efficiency at 40.5%
Generating 1.7T in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 10.3x book value
Elevated debt levels
Revenue declined 1.8%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : HDB
The strongest argument for HDB centers on Operating Margin, Free Cash Flow, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.8% and operating margin at 40.5%. PEG of 1.01 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : HDB
The primary concerns for HDB are Price/Book, Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while HDB is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-A is growing revenue faster at 4.4% — sustainability is the question.
HDB generates stronger free cash flow (1.7T), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HDB scores higher overall (68/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 26.8% 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.
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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FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
HDFC Bank Limited offers various banking and financial services to individuals and businesses in India, Bahrain, Hong Kong and Dubai. The company is headquartered in Mumbai, India.
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