Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsHDFC Bank Limited ADR (HDB)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$856,612.00
-0.01%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.16T
HDB
HDFC Bank Limited ADR
$25.14
+1.78%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $109.84B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
HDFC Bank Limited ADR generates 685% more annual revenue ($3.02T vs $384.69B). HDB leads profitability with a 26.5% profit margin vs 22.3%. HDB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.01. HDB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 82/100 (A-).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
HDB
Exceptional Buy82
out of 100
Grade: A-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 38.5%
Revenue surging 80.8% year-over-year
Generating 1.7T in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 10.0x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bull Case : HDB
The strongest argument for HDB centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, Free Cash Flow. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.5% and operating margin at 38.5%. Revenue growth of 80.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : HDB
The primary concerns for HDB are Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a mature stock while HDB is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.59 — expect wider price swings.
HDB is growing revenue faster at 80.8% — sustainability is the question.
HDB generates stronger free cash flow (1.7T), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HDB scores higher overall (82/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 26.5% margins and 80.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
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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