Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsBlue Owl Capital Inc (OWL)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$766,000.00
+0.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
OWL
Blue Owl Capital Inc
$10.56
+1.25%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $17.58B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 12764% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $2.99B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs 2.7%. OWL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.19. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
OWL
Buy51
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 32.6%
Earnings expanding 107.8% YoY
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 28.9%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 4.0% — below average capital efficiency
2.7% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 : OWL
The strongest argument for OWL centers on PEG Ratio, Operating Margin. PEG of 0.19 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : OWL
The primary concerns for OWL are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 93.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 2.18 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a mature stock while OWL is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
OWL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.21 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-A is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (74/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. Both earn "Strong 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 →Blue Owl Capital Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Blue Owl Capital Inc. is an asset manager. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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