Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsGladstone Capital Corporation (GLAD)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$488.13
+1.98%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
GLAD
Gladstone Capital Corporation
$18.92
-2.82%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $433.56M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 390545% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $96.10M). GLAD leads profitability with a 44.1% profit margin vs 19.3%. GLAD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.31. GLAD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
GLAD
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 44 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 70.6%
Earnings expanding 73.7% YoY
Revenue surging 20.5% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
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 : GLAD
The strongest argument for GLAD centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 44.1% and operating margin at 70.6%. Revenue growth of 20.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : GLAD
The primary concerns for GLAD are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a value stock while GLAD is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
GLAD carries more volatility with a beta of 0.92 — expect wider price swings.
GLAD is growing revenue faster at 20.5% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GLAD scores higher overall (68/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 44.1% margins and 20.5% revenue growth. 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%).
Visit Website →Gladstone Capital Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Gladstone Capital Corporation (GLAD) is a leading publicly traded business development company that specializes in providing tailored debt and equity financing to lower middle-market businesses, facilitating their growth and strategic expansion. With a focus on capital preservation, GLAD employs a rigorous investment strategy designed to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns through customized financing solutions such as term loans and equity investments. Supported by a seasoned management team with deep industry expertise, the firm adeptly responds to evolving market trends and diverse sector dynamics, ensuring a consistent and robust performance. By partnering with its portfolio companies, Gladstone Capital Corporation is committed to fostering long-term value creation and sustainable growth.
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