Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsHSBC Holdings PLC ADR (HSBC)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$766,000.00
+0.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
HSBC
HSBC Holdings PLC ADR
$105.30
+1.54%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $366.94B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 470% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $67.43B). HSBC leads profitability with a 37.8% profit margin vs 22.3%. HSBC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.94. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
HSBC
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
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 32.6%
Earnings expanding 107.8% YoY
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 38 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 58.8%
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 25.4% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 8.4x book value
2.6% earnings growth
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 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bull Case : HSBC
The strongest argument for HSBC centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 37.8% and operating margin at 58.8%. Revenue growth of 25.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : HSBC
The primary concerns for HSBC are Price/Book, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a mature stock while HSBC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — expect wider price swings.
HSBC is growing revenue faster at 25.4% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (74/100 vs 69/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. Both earn "Strong 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%).
Visit Website →HSBC Holdings PLC ADR
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
HSBC Holdings plc offers banking and financial products and services globally. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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