Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsShinhan Financial Group Co Ltd (SHG)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$717,386.81
+0.16%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
SHG
Shinhan Financial Group Co Ltd
$67.77
-1.08%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $33.77B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Shinhan Financial Group Co Ltd generates 4157% more annual revenue ($15.98T vs $375.39B). SHG leads profitability with a 32.0% profit margin vs 19.3%. SHG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 5.10. SHG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
BRK-A
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
SHG
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 51.4%
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : SHG
The strongest argument for SHG centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 32.0% and operating margin at 51.4%.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SHG
The primary concerns for SHG are PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while SHG is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
SHG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.74 — expect wider price swings.
SHG is growing revenue faster at 6.6% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SHG scores higher overall (68/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 32.0% 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%).
Visit Website →Shinhan Financial Group Co Ltd
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · China
Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd. provides financial products and services in South Korea and internationally. The company is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.
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