Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsShinhan Financial Group Co Ltd (SHG)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$503.61
+0.32%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
SHG
Shinhan Financial Group Co Ltd
$82.76
+0.57%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $38.90B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Shinhan Financial Group Co Ltd generates 5245% more annual revenue ($20.56T vs $384.69B). SHG leads profitability with a 26.2% profit margin vs 22.3%. SHG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 5.10. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
SHG
Strong Buy70
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 32.6%
Earnings expanding 107.8% YoY
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 44.8%
Generating 1.1T in free cash flow
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 22.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bull Case : SHG
The strongest argument for SHG centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.2% and operating margin at 44.8%.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SHG
The primary concerns for SHG are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.60 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SHG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.65 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-B is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — sustainability is the question.
SHG generates stronger free cash flow (1.1T), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (74/100 vs 70/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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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