Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsHorizon Technology Finance (HRZN)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$712,064.33
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
HRZN
Horizon Technology Finance
$4.19
+7.44%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $263.84M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 386744% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $96.02M). BRK-A leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs -2.8%. HRZN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.91. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
BRK-A
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
HRZN
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 78.5%
Earnings expanding 241.7% YoY
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
Elevated debt levels
ROE of -0.8% — below average capital efficiency
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 : HRZN
The strongest argument for HRZN centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : HRZN
The primary concerns for HRZN are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a declining stock while HRZN is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
HRZN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.09 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-A is growing revenue faster at -0.7% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (51/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 18.0% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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
Horizon Technology Finance (HRZN) is a distinguished specialty finance company focused on delivering structured debt solutions to growth-stage, venture capital-backed enterprises in the technology, life sciences, and sustainability sectors. By offering customized financing options, including debt capital and equity co-investments, HRZN empowers its clients to maximize their growth potential. The company's disciplined investment strategy prioritizes high-quality opportunities that yield optimal risk-adjusted returns, while its commitment to portfolio expansion and strategic partnerships positions it at the forefront of innovation and sustainability advancements in today's dynamic market.
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