Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsHamilton Lane Inc (HLNE)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$474.07
-0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
HLNE
Hamilton Lane Inc
$88.62
-2.35%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $4.94B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 48557% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $763.40M). HLNE leads profitability with a 30.6% profit margin vs 18.0%. HLNE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.39. HLNE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
HLNE
Strong Buy69
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 33.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 32 in profit
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 43.3%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
18.0% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
4.1% earnings growth
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 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bull Case : HLNE
The strongest argument for HLNE centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.6% and operating margin at 43.3%. Revenue growth of 18.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : HLNE
The primary concerns for HLNE are EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a declining stock while HLNE is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
HLNE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.34 — expect wider price swings.
HLNE is growing revenue faster at 18.0% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HLNE scores higher overall (69/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 30.6% margins and 18.0% 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 →Hamilton Lane Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Hamilton Lane Incorporated is an investment firm specializing in fund and direct investments. The company is headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania with additional offices across Europe, North America, and Asia.
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