Barings BDC Inc (BBDC)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)
BBDC
Barings BDC Inc
$8.74
-2.24%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $918.28M
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$763,600.01
-0.04%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 144443% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $266.14M). BBDC leads profitability with a 32.7% profit margin vs 22.3%. BBDC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.15. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BBDC
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 77.3%
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
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.6% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BBDC
The strongest argument for BBDC centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 32.7% and operating margin at 77.3%.
Bull 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%.
Bear Case : BBDC
The primary concerns for BBDC are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BBDC profiles as a declining stock while BRK-A is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BBDC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.67 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-A is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (74/100 vs 55/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. 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.
Barings BDC Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Barings BDC Inc (BBDC) is a prominent business development company that offers tailored debt and equity financing solutions to middle-market enterprises across the United States. Drawing upon the extensive expertise of its parent company, Barings, BBDC adopts a disciplined investment strategy aimed at uncovering high-quality opportunities in the private credit sector. The firm emphasizes a diversified portfolio to achieve attractive risk-adjusted returns while adhering to strict responsible investing principles. With a robust investment pipeline and deep sector insights, Barings BDC is well-equipped to navigate the evolving alternative investment landscape.
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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