Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsGladstone Capital Corporation (GLAD)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$712,064.33
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.01T
GLAD
Gladstone Capital Corporation
$18.90
+2.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $415.94M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 405084% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $91.67M). GLAD leads profitability with a 38.9% profit margin vs 18.0%. GLAD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.31. GLAD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
BRK-A
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
GLAD
Buy56
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 33.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 39 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 73.1%
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.2% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 80.1%
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 : GLAD
The strongest argument for GLAD centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 38.9% and operating margin at 73.1%. Revenue growth of 11.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : GLAD
The primary concerns for GLAD are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a declining stock while GLAD is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
GLAD carries more volatility with a beta of 0.95 — expect wider price swings.
GLAD is growing revenue faster at 11.6% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GLAD scores higher overall (56/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 38.9% margins and 11.6% revenue growth. 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%).
Visit Website →Gladstone Capital Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Gladstone Capital Corporation (GLAD) is a publicly traded business development company that focuses on providing debt and equity financing to lower middle-market businesses, driving their growth and expansion strategies. The firm adheres to a disciplined investment approach that prioritizes capital preservation while aiming to deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns through bespoke financing structures including term loans and equity investments. With a seasoned management team that possesses extensive industry knowledge, GLAD adeptly navigates various sectors and market trends, positioning itself for consistent performance amid a dynamic financial landscape. As a dedicated partner in long-term value creation, Gladstone Capital Corporation offers innovative financing solutions tailored to the unique needs of its portfolio companies.
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