Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsPetroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA ADR (PBR)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$474.07
-0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
PBR
Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA ADR
$22.03
+0.82%
ENERGY · Cap: $141.97B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA ADR generates 34% more annual revenue ($497.55B vs $371.44B). PBR leads profitability with a 22.1% profit margin vs 18.0%. PBR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.38. PBR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
PBR
Strong Buy76
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 28 in profit
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
0.5% earnings growth
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 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bull Case : PBR
The strongest argument for PBR centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.1% and operating margin at 26.9%. PEG of 0.38 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : PBR
The primary concerns for PBR are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a declining stock while PBR is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
PBR is growing revenue faster at 5.0% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PBR scores higher overall (76/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 22.1% 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 →Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA ADR
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
Petrleo Brasileiro SA - Petrobras produces and sells oil and gas in Brazil and internationally. The company is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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