Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsBanco Santander Chile (BSAC)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$510.37
+0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
BSAC
Banco Santander Chile
$35.19
-0.31%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $16.80B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Banco Santander Chile generates 508% more annual revenue ($2.34T vs $384.69B). BSAC leads profitability with a 47.1% profit margin vs 22.3%. BSAC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.60. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
BSAC
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 47 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Every $100 of equity generates 23 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 20.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 40.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Operating margin of 0.0%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-B
The strongest argument for BRK-B centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bull Case : BSAC
The strongest argument for BSAC centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 47.1%. Revenue growth of 20.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : BSAC
The primary concerns for BSAC are Operating Margin, PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow. Debt-to-equity of 2.79 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while BSAC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — expect wider price swings.
BSAC is growing revenue faster at 20.2% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (74/100 vs 60/100), backed by strong 22.3% 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
Banco Santander-Chile, offers commercial and retail banking products and services in Chile. The company is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.
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