Banco Bradesco SA ADR (BBD)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)
BBD
Banco Bradesco SA ADR
$3.89
+3.05%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $41.65B
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$474.07
-0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 316% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $89.27B). BBD leads profitability with a 26.5% profit margin vs 18.0%. BBD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.04. BBD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
BBD
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
BRK-B
Buy54
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
Earnings expanding 57.2% YoY
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 24.8%
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BBD
The strongest argument for BBD centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.5% and operating margin at 24.8%.
Bull 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%.
Bear Case : BBD
The primary concerns for BBD are PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.02 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BBD profiles as a mature stock while BRK-B is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
BBD is growing revenue faster at 6.0% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BBD scores higher overall (75/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 26.5% 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.
Banco Bradesco SA ADR
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Banco Bradesco SA, offers various banking products and services to individuals, corporations and companies in Brazil and internationally. The company is headquartered in Osasco, Brazil.
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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