BBVA Banco Frances SA ADR (BBAR)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)
BBAR
BBVA Banco Frances SA ADR
$18.84
0.00%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $4.00B
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$509.16
-0.63%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.06T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
BBVA Banco Frances SA ADR generates 738% more annual revenue ($3.15T vs $375.39B). BRK-B leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs 7.1%. BBAR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 4.37. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
BBAR
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.7T in free cash flow
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
0.8% revenue growth
ROE of 5.2% — below average capital efficiency
7.1% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BBAR
The strongest argument for BBAR centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : BRK-B
The strongest argument for BRK-B centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bear Case : BBAR
The primary concerns for BBAR are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.61 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-B is growing revenue faster at 4.4% — sustainability is the question.
BBAR generates stronger free cash flow (1.7T), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (62/100 vs 44/100), backed by strong 19.3% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
BBVA Banco Frances SA ADR
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Banco BBVA Argentina SA offers various banking products and services to individuals and companies in Argentina. The company is headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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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