Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsFirst Trust High Yield Opportunities 2027 Term Fund (FTHY)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$733,550.00
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.07T
FTHY
First Trust High Yield Opportunities 2027 Term Fund
$13.25
-0.67%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $498.64M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
BRK-A leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs 0.0%. FTHY trades at a lower P/E of 13.2x. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
FTHY
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.0% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.0% margin — thin
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 : FTHY
The strongest argument for FTHY centers on P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : FTHY
The primary concerns for FTHY are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
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.
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Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (61/100 vs 33/100), backed by strong 19.3% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" 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 →First Trust High Yield Opportunities 2027 Term Fund
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
The First Trust High Yield Opportunities 2027 Term Fund (FTHY) is a closed-end fund that aims to provide high-yield income by investing in a diversified portfolio of below-investment-grade bonds. With a planned termination date in 2027, FTHY presents institutional investors with a defined exit strategy while leveraging rigorous credit analysis to capitalize on market opportunities. By employing strong risk management practices, the fund seeks to mitigate volatility risks and deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns paired with consistent income, positioning it as an appealing option for income-focused institutional portfolios.
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