Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsGladstone Investment Corporation (GAIN)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$763,600.01
-0.04%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
GAIN
Gladstone Investment Corporation
$15.86
-1.61%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $648.30M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 370190% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $103.89M). GAIN leads profitability with a 158.9% profit margin vs 22.3%. GAIN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 5.41. GAIN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
GAIN
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 159 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 94.4%
Earnings expanding 326.5% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
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 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bull Case : GAIN
The strongest argument for GAIN centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 158.9% and operating margin at 94.4%. Revenue growth of 20.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : GAIN
The primary concerns for GAIN are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a mature stock while GAIN is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
GAIN carries more volatility with a beta of 0.76 — expect wider price swings.
GAIN is growing revenue faster at 20.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GAIN scores higher overall (77/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 158.9% margins and 20.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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
Gladstone Investment Corporation (GAIN) is a publicly traded business development company that focuses on offering tailored financing solutions to small and mid-sized private enterprises via a strategic mix of debt and equity investments. With a diverse portfolio across multiple sectors, GAIN aims to provide both stable income and long-term capital appreciation for its shareholders. Backed by the reputable Gladstone family of funds, the firm is committed to rigorous risk management practices and aligns closely with investor interests, bolstered by an experienced management team and strong industry networks, thus establishing itself as a key participant in the alternative investment sector.
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