Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsCarlyle Secured Lending Inc (CGBD)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$488.13
+1.98%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
CGBD
Carlyle Secured Lending Inc
$10.64
-1.39%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $739.45M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 141675% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $264.78M). CGBD leads profitability with a 19.5% profit margin vs 19.3%. CGBD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.54. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
CGBD
Buy55
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
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 74.0%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
16.8% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 4.6% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-B
The strongest argument for BRK-B centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : CGBD
The strongest argument for CGBD centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.5% and operating margin at 74.0%. Revenue growth of 16.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : CGBD
The primary concerns for CGBD are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a value stock while CGBD is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CGBD carries more volatility with a beta of 0.68 — expect wider price swings.
CGBD is growing revenue faster at 16.8% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (62/100 vs 55/100), backed by strong 19.3% margins. Both earn "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 →Carlyle Secured Lending Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
TCG BDC, Inc. is a closed undiversified investment company. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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