Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsING Group NV ADR (ING)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$766,000.00
+0.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
ING
ING Group NV ADR
$37.27
+1.64%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $104.52B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 1426% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $25.21B). ING leads profitability with a 34.5% profit margin vs 22.3%. ING appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.14. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
ING
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
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
Keeps 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 49.1%
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 22.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Elevated debt levels
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 : ING
The strongest argument for ING centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 34.5% and operating margin at 49.1%. Revenue growth of 11.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : ING
The primary concerns for ING are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 3.68 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ING carries more volatility with a beta of 0.90 — expect wider price swings.
ING is growing revenue faster at 11.1% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (74/100 vs 68/100), 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 →ING Group NV ADR
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
ING Groep NV, a financial institution, offers various banking products and services to individuals, small and medium-sized businesses and medium-sized businesses. The company is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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