Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsSumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc (SMFG)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$510.37
+0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
SMFG
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc
$27.29
+2.79%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $172.88B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc generates 1126% more annual revenue ($4.72T vs $384.69B). SMFG leads profitability with a 27.8% profit margin vs 22.3%. SMFG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.35. SMFG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
SMFG
Strong Buy76
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
Strong operational efficiency at 40.9%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 24.8% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-B
The strongest argument for BRK-B centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bull Case : SMFG
The strongest argument for SMFG centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.8% and operating margin at 40.9%. Revenue growth of 24.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SMFG
The primary concerns for SMFG are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 3.67 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while SMFG is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — expect wider price swings.
SMFG is growing revenue faster at 24.8% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
SMFG scores higher overall (76/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 27.8% margins and 24.8% revenue growth. 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%).
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. provides commercial banking, finance leasing, securities, consumer finance, and other services primarily in Japan. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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