Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsCapital Southwest Corporation (CSWC)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$733,550.00
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
CSWC
Capital Southwest Corporation
$23.21
-1.44%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.44B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 161635% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $232.10M). CSWC leads profitability with a 48.7% profit margin vs 19.3%. BRK-A appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 9.68. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
CSWC
Buy57
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
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 49 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 75.8%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 28.7% YoY
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 4.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : CSWC
The strongest argument for CSWC centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 48.7% and operating margin at 75.8%.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : CSWC
The primary concerns for CSWC are Market Cap, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while CSWC is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
CSWC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.75 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-A is growing revenue faster at 4.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (61/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 19.3% margins. 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%).
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Capital Southwest Corporation (CSWC) is a leading publicly traded business development company that provides customized financing solutions to middle-market businesses. The firm strategically invests in debt and equity across dynamic sectors, including healthcare, technology, and manufacturing, with the objective of generating strong risk-adjusted returns for its investors. By leveraging its deep industry relationships and proficiency in private equity, CSWC enhances operational performance and cultivates long-term value in its portfolio, solidifying its role as a vital partner in the growth of its investee companies.
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