Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsHamilton Lane Inc (HLNE)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$763,167.00
-0.63%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.05T
HLNE
Hamilton Lane Inc
$88.69
-0.93%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $4.77B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 49359% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $758.99M). HLNE leads profitability with a 32.8% profit margin vs 19.3%. HLNE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.39. HLNE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
HLNE
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 42.5%
Every $100 of equity generates 27 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.1% earnings growth
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 2.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : HLNE
The strongest argument for HLNE centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 32.8% and operating margin at 42.5%. PEG of 1.39 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : HLNE
The primary concerns for HLNE are EPS Growth, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while HLNE is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
HLNE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.17 — 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
HLNE scores higher overall (63/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 32.8% 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%).
Visit Website →Hamilton Lane Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Hamilton Lane Incorporated is an investment firm specializing in fund and direct investments. The company is headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania with additional offices across Europe, North America, and Asia.
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