Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsRand Capital Corp (RAND)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$712,064.33
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.01T
RAND
Rand Capital Corp
$11.08
+3.45%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $32.33M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 5736575% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $6.47M). BRK-A leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs -124.2%. RAND appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.14. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
BRK-A
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
RAND
Avoid33
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
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 50.2%
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -13.7% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 39.9%
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 : RAND
The strongest argument for RAND centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : RAND
The primary concerns for RAND are Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a declining stock while RAND is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — 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 (53/100 vs 33/100), backed by strong 18.0% 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%).
Visit Website →Rand Capital Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Rand Capital Corp is a publicly-traded investment firm focused on providing growth capital to lower middle-market companies across a variety of sectors, including healthcare, technology, and consumer products. By leveraging a strategic investment approach that encompasses both equity and debt financing, the firm aims to generate robust long-term returns for its shareholders. With an actively managed portfolio and a strong emphasis on operational expertise, Rand Capital not only supports the growth of its investments but also adheres to sustainable business practices, positioning itself to capitalize on emerging opportunities in an evolving economic landscape.
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