Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsCion Investment Corp (CION)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$712,064.33
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.01T
CION
Cion Investment Corp
$7.76
+3.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $377.71M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 154141% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $240.82M). BRK-A leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs -8.6%. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
BRK-A
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
CION
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 75.4%
Earnings expanding 24.3% YoY
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 -2.7% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 7.1%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : 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 Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : CION
The primary concerns for CION are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a declining stock while CION is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
CION carries more volatility with a beta of 1.11 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-A is growing revenue faster at -0.7% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (53/100 vs 49/100), backed by strong 18.0% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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 leading specialized asset management firm that concentrates on providing private debt investments tailored for the middle market. The company is recognized for its innovative financing solutions that support growth-oriented businesses, utilizing its deep expertise and extensive relationships within the investment community to identify high-potential opportunities. CION's disciplined investment strategy emphasizes capital preservation and aims to deliver strong risk-adjusted returns, positioning the firm favorably within the competitive private equity landscape and making it an appealing choice for institutional investors seeking strategic exposure to the dynamic middle market sector.
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