Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsHDFC Bank Limited ADR (HDB)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$718,250.00
-0.24%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.04T
HDB
HDFC Bank Limited ADR
$25.79
+2.67%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $130.27B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
HDFC Bank Limited ADR generates 666% more annual revenue ($2.85T vs $371.44B). HDB leads profitability with a 26.2% profit margin vs 18.0%. HDB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.01. HDB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
BRK-A
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
HDB
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-134.1%
Fair Value
$316589.98
Current Price
$718250.00
$401660.02 premium
Margin of Safety
+11.2%
Fair Value
$36.29
Current Price
$25.79
$10.50 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Strong operational efficiency at 34.8%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 26.4% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bull Case : HDB
The strongest argument for HDB centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.2% and operating margin at 34.8%. Revenue growth of 26.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : HDB
The primary concerns for HDB are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a declining stock while HDB is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.69 — expect wider price swings.
HDB is growing revenue faster at 26.4% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
HDB scores higher overall (78/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 26.2% margins and 26.4% revenue growth. 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.
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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FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
HDFC Bank Limited offers various banking and financial services to individuals and businesses in India, Bahrain, Hong Kong and Dubai. The company is headquartered in Mumbai, India.
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