Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsGolub Capital BDC Inc (GBDC)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$475.94
+0.18%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
GBDC
Golub Capital BDC Inc
$13.16
+0.08%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.43B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 43699% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $857.08M). GBDC leads profitability with a 38.6% profit margin vs 19.3%. GBDC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.40. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
GBDC
Buy61
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
Keeps 39 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 78.3%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 6.2%
Earnings declined 41.2%
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : GBDC
The strongest argument for GBDC centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 38.6% and operating margin at 78.3%. PEG of 1.40 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : GBDC
The primary concerns for GBDC are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a value stock while GBDC is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-B is growing revenue faster at 4.4% — 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 61/100), 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 →Golub Capital BDC Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Golub Capital BDC Inc (ticker: GBDC) is a leading business development company that specializes in providing innovative financing solutions to middle-market companies. Founded in 2001 and publicly traded since 2013, Golub Capital emphasizes investing in senior secured loans, ensuring a diversified portfolio that seeks to deliver compelling risk-adjusted returns. The company is recognized for its strong credit quality and operational resilience, underpinned by a skilled management team and a disciplined investment approach. With a strategic focus on fostering growth among its portfolio entities, Golub Capital represents an appealing opportunity for institutional investors looking for a stable and performance-oriented investment in the alternative asset space.
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