Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsLloyds Banking Group PLC ADR (LYG)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$474.07
-0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
LYG
Lloyds Banking Group PLC ADR
$5.44
+3.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $79.41B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 1841% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $19.13B). LYG leads profitability with a 26.5% profit margin vs 18.0%. LYG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.02. LYG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
LYG
Strong Buy72
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 41.4%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 44.7% YoY
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Elevated debt levels
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 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bull Case : LYG
The strongest argument for LYG centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.5% and operating margin at 41.4%. Revenue growth of 11.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : LYG
The primary concerns for LYG are Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.85 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a declining stock while LYG is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
LYG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.94 — expect wider price swings.
LYG is growing revenue faster at 11.5% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
LYG scores higher overall (72/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 26.5% margins and 11.5% 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 →Lloyds Banking Group PLC ADR
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Lloyds Banking Group plc, offers a range of banking and financial services in the UK and internationally. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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