Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc (BLX)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)
BLX
Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc
$55.18
+0.68%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $2.09B
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$755,570.01
-0.84%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.11T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 114223% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $328.36M). BLX leads profitability with a 71.2% profit margin vs 19.3%. BLX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.77. BLX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
BLX
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
BRK-A
Buy61
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
Keeps 71 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 74.4%
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.6B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.5% earnings growth
Elevated debt levels
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BLX
The strongest argument for BLX centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 71.2% and operating margin at 74.4%.
Bull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bear Case : BLX
The primary concerns for BLX are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.53 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BLX profiles as a mature stock while BRK-A is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BLX carries more volatility with a beta of 0.79 — expect wider price swings.
BLX is growing revenue faster at 6.2% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BLX scores higher overall (62/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 71.2% margins. 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.
Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, SA, a multinational bank, is primarily engaged in financing foreign trade in Latin America and the Caribbean. The company is headquartered in Panama City, the Republic of Panama.
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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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