Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsMain Street Capital Corporation (MAIN)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$733,550.00
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
MAIN
Main Street Capital Corporation
$51.81
-0.40%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $4.84B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 65822% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $569.45M). MAIN leads profitability with a 74.9% profit margin vs 19.3%. MAIN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.76. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
MAIN
Buy54
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
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
Keeps 75 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 87.0%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.2% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 58.7%
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 : MAIN
The strongest argument for MAIN centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 74.9% and operating margin at 87.0%.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : MAIN
The primary concerns for MAIN are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MAIN carries more volatility with a beta of 0.73 — 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.
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Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (61/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 19.3% 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 →Main Street Capital Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN) is a leading publicly traded business development company that focuses on delivering tailored debt and equity financing solutions to lower middle-market enterprises across various sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, and business services. With a robust investment strategy emphasizing long-term value creation, MAIN seeks to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for its investors while enhancing the growth potential of its portfolio companies. The firm leverages its extensive industry knowledge and disciplined approach to navigate the private equity landscape effectively, demonstrating a strong commitment to providing substantial income streams and fostering sustainable business success.
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