Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsOxford Lane Capital Corp Corp Pref 9 (OXLCO)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$733,550.00
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
OXLCO
Oxford Lane Capital Corp Corp Pref 9
$24.23
0.00%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $436.87M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 80793% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $464.06M). BRK-A leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs -126.1%. BRK-A trades at a lower P/E of 14.0x. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
OXLCO
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
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
Strong operational efficiency at 71.8%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -52.0% — below average capital efficiency
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 : OXLCO
The strongest argument for OXLCO centers on Operating Margin, Price/Book.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : OXLCO
The primary concerns for OXLCO are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while OXLCO is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — 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
BRK-A scores higher overall (61/100 vs 32/100), backed by strong 19.3% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" 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
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