Banco Macro SA B ADR (BMA)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)
BMA
Banco Macro SA B ADR
$73.49
-2.60%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $4.70B
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$474.07
-0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Banco Macro SA B ADR generates 994% more annual revenue ($4.06T vs $371.44B). BRK-B leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 7.1%. BMA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.47. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
BMA
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 24.1%
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
ROE of 5.5% — below average capital efficiency
7.1% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 3.3%
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BMA
The strongest argument for BMA centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. PEG of 0.47 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : BMA
The primary concerns for BMA are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BMA profiles as a value 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.
BRK-B is growing revenue faster at -0.7% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
BMA scores higher overall (54/100 vs 54/100). 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.
Banco Macro SA B ADR
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Banco Macro SA offers various banking products and services to retail and corporate clients 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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