Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsCion Investment Corp (CION)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$766,000.00
+0.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
CION
Cion Investment Corp
$7.18
0.00%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $353.27M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 165833% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $231.83M). BRK-A leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs 1.2%. BRK-A trades at a lower P/E of 12.8x. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
CION
Buy52
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 32.6%
Earnings expanding 107.8% YoY
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 76.3%
Earnings expanding 20.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
1.2% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 : CION
The strongest argument for CION centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : CION
The primary concerns for CION are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 119.7x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 1.74 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a mature stock while CION is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CION carries more volatility with a beta of 1.12 — 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 52/100), 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.
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 →Cion Investment Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Cion Investment Corp (CION) is a specialized asset management firm focused on private debt investments in the middle market, leveraging its extensive industry expertise and established networks to uncover high-yield opportunities. Renowned for its innovative financing solutions, CION prioritizes capital preservation while aiming to deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns. With a disciplined investment strategy, the firm offers institutional investors a compelling avenue to gain strategic exposure to the growth potential of middle market enterprises.
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