Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsWestern Asset Diversified Income Fund (WDI)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$710,300.00
-0.22%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
WDI
Western Asset Diversified Income Fund
$13.99
+1.08%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $711.72M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
BRK-A leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 0.0%. WDI trades at a lower P/E of 9.9x. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
BRK-A
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
WDI
Avoid29
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
0.0% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.0% margin — thin
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 : WDI
The strongest argument for WDI centers on P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : WDI
The primary concerns for WDI are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a declining stock while WDI is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
WDI is growing revenue faster at 0.0% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (51/100 vs 29/100), 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 →Western Asset Diversified Income Fund
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Western Asset Diversified Income Fund (WDI) is a closed-end fund that seeks to deliver a high level of current income through a diversified portfolio of fixed-income securities. Managed by the experienced team at Western Asset Management Company, WDI strategically invests in a spectrum of debt instruments, such as U.S. and international investment-grade bonds and high-yield securities, leveraging disciplined investment strategies and robust risk management practices. This fund not only aims to enhance fixed-income allocations for institutional investors but also seeks to generate reliable income streams, capitalizing on various market opportunities.
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