Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsHSBC Holdings PLC ADR (HSBC)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$811,947.00
+0.23%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.14T
HSBC
HSBC Holdings PLC ADR
$86.61
+0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $294.15B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 470% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $67.44B). HSBC leads profitability with a 41.2% profit margin vs 22.3%. HSBC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.80. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
HSBC
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 41 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 50.4%
Earnings expanding 56.2% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bull Case : HSBC
The strongest argument for HSBC centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 41.2% and operating margin at 50.4%. PEG of 0.80 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : HSBC
The primary concerns for HSBC are Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.59 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-A is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (74/100 vs 73/100), 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 →HSBC Holdings PLC ADR
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
HSBC Holdings plc offers banking and financial products and services globally. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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