Grupo Aval (AVAL)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)
AVAL
Grupo Aval
$4.33
-3.99%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $5.14B
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$712,064.33
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Grupo Aval generates 3517% more annual revenue ($13.44T vs $371.44B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 12.9%. AVAL trades at a lower P/E of 11.1x. AVAL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
AVAL
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
BRK-A
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
18.8% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 22.4% YoY
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
Areas to Watch
Operating margin of 0.0%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AVAL
The strongest argument for AVAL centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 18.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bear Case : AVAL
The primary concerns for AVAL are Operating Margin, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AVAL profiles as a growth stock while BRK-A is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
AVAL is growing revenue faster at 18.8% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AVAL scores higher overall (53/100 vs 51/100) and 18.8% revenue growth. Both earn "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.
Grupo Aval
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Grupo Aval Actions y Valores SA offers a range of financial services and products to public and private sector clients in Colombia and Central America. The company is headquartered in Bogot, Colombia.
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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