Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsSLR Investment Corp (SLRC)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$763,600.01
-0.04%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
SLRC
SLR Investment Corp
$12.00
-2.04%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $654.66M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 183469% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $209.56M). SLRC leads profitability with a 35.2% profit margin vs 22.3%. SLRC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 4.37. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
SLRC
Buy53
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 70.8%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.5% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
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 : SLRC
The strongest argument for SLRC centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.2% and operating margin at 70.8%.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SLRC
The primary concerns for SLRC are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a mature stock while SLRC is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
SLRC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.66 — 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 53/100), 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%).
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Solar Capital Ltd. is a business development company specializing in secured debt (unitranche first lien and second lien), subordinated (unsecured) debt, minority equity and income-oriented strategic controlling capital investments in leveraged market companies. half.
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