Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsCarlyle Secured Lending Inc (CGBD)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$712,064.33
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
CGBD
Carlyle Secured Lending Inc
$11.86
+3.67%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $812.08M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 145241% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $255.57M). CGBD leads profitability with a 27.4% profit margin vs 18.0%. CGBD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.54. CGBD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
BRK-A
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
CGBD
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
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 33.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 74.5%
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
18.7% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.8% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bull Case : CGBD
The strongest argument for CGBD centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.4% and operating margin at 74.5%. Revenue growth of 18.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : CGBD
The primary concerns for CGBD are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a declining stock while CGBD is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CGBD carries more volatility with a beta of 0.71 — expect wider price swings.
CGBD is growing revenue faster at 18.7% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CGBD scores higher overall (59/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 27.4% margins and 18.7% revenue growth. Both earn "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 →Carlyle Secured Lending Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
TCG BDC, Inc. is a closed undiversified investment company. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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