Banco Bradesco SA ADR (BBD)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)
BBD
Banco Bradesco SA ADR
$2.73
-6.19%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $45.48B
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$542.02
+0.31%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.14T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 301% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $95.90B). BBD leads profitability with a 27.3% profit margin vs 22.3%. BBD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.71. BBD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
BBD
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 37.9%
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 33.4% YoY
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
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BBD
The strongest argument for BBD centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.3% and operating margin at 37.9%. Revenue growth of 12.4% 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 : BBD
The primary concerns for BBD are PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 3.91 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.59 — expect wider price swings.
BBD is growing revenue faster at 12.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BBD scores higher overall (79/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 27.3% margins and 12.4% revenue growth. 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.
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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