Banco Macro SA B ADR (BMA)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)
BMA
Banco Macro SA B ADR
$84.94
-2.38%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $6.31B
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$488.13
+1.98%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Banco Macro SA B ADR generates 982% more annual revenue ($4.06T vs $375.39B). BRK-B leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs 7.1%. BMA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.47. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
BMA
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Generating 594.0B in free cash flow
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 24.1%
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
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.1% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 3.3%
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BMA
The strongest argument for BMA centers on PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow, Debt/Equity. 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, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
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 Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-B is growing revenue faster at 4.4% — sustainability is the question.
BMA generates stronger free cash flow (594.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (62/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 19.3% 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.
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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