Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsHannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital Inc (HASI)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$502.00
-1.52%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
HASI
Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital Inc
$37.03
+0.82%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $4.93B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 301999% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $127.34M). HASI leads profitability with a 67.6% profit margin vs 22.3%. HASI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.20. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
HASI
Strong Buy70
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
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
Keeps 68 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 804.0% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 22.2%
Earnings expanding 24.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 2.3% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-B
The strongest argument for BRK-B centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bull Case : HASI
The strongest argument for HASI centers on Profit Margin, Revenue Growth, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 67.6% and operating margin at 22.2%. Revenue growth of 804.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : HASI
The primary concerns for HASI are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 61.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 2.32 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while HASI is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
HASI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.42 — expect wider price swings.
HASI is growing revenue faster at 804.0% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (74/100 vs 70/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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 →Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. provides capital and services to the energy efficiency, renewable energy, and other sustainable infrastructure markets in the United States. The company is headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland.
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