Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsIntercorp Financial Services Inc (IFS)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$733,550.00
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
IFS
Intercorp Financial Services Inc
$47.12
-2.75%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $6.31B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 6360% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $5.81B). IFS leads profitability with a 35.9% profit margin vs 19.3%. IFS trades at a lower P/E of 10.6x. IFS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
IFS
Strong Buy73
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
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.9%
Revenue surging 24.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 37.3% YoY
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : IFS
The strongest argument for IFS centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.9% and operating margin at 46.9%. Revenue growth of 24.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : IFS
The primary concerns for IFS are Debt/Equity, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while IFS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
IFS is growing revenue faster at 24.8% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
IFS scores higher overall (73/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 35.9% margins and 24.8% 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%).
Visit Website →Intercorp Financial Services Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Intercorp Financial Services Inc. provides banking, insurance and wealth management services for retail and commercial clients in Peru. The company is headquartered in Lima, Peru.
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