Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsING Group NV ADR (ING)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$712,064.33
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
ING
ING Group NV ADR
$28.93
+4.63%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $83.10B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 1419% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $24.46B). ING leads profitability with a 34.0% profit margin vs 18.0%. ING appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.56. ING earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
BRK-A
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
ING
Strong Buy79
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 33.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 62.8%
Revenue surging 118.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 3978.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bull Case : ING
The strongest argument for ING centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 34.0% and operating margin at 62.8%. Revenue growth of 118.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : ING
The primary concerns for ING are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow. Debt-to-equity of 3.41 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a declining stock while ING is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ING carries more volatility with a beta of 0.87 — expect wider price swings.
ING is growing revenue faster at 118.2% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ING scores higher overall (79/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 34.0% margins and 118.2% revenue growth. 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%).
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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