Credicorp Ltd (BAP)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)
BAP
Credicorp Ltd
$377.90
-0.41%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $30.38B
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$510.37
+0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 1628% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $22.27B). BAP leads profitability with a 33.1% profit margin vs 22.3%. BAP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 4.55. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BAP
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 49.4%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 4.5B in free cash flow
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
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BAP
The strongest argument for BAP centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.1% and operating margin at 49.4%. Revenue growth of 12.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull 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%.
Bear Case : BAP
The primary concerns for BAP are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BAP carries more volatility with a beta of 0.84 — expect wider price swings.
BAP is growing revenue faster at 12.0% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (74/100 vs 73/100), 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.
Credicorp Ltd
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Credicorp Ltd., a financial services holding company, offers various financial, insurance and health products and services primarily in Peru and internationally. The company is headquartered in Lima, Peru.
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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