Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsRand Capital Corp (RAND)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$488.13
+1.98%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
RAND
Rand Capital Corp
$10.42
-2.86%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $29.73M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 6577912% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $5.71M). BRK-B leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs -162.1%. RAND appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.14. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
RAND
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
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 50.6%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -15.9% — below average capital efficiency
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 : RAND
The strongest argument for RAND centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : RAND
The primary concerns for RAND are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a value stock while RAND is a turnaround 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 33/100), backed by strong 19.3% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" 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 →Rand Capital Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Rand Capital Corp is a publicly-traded investment firm dedicated to delivering growth capital to lower middle-market companies across diverse sectors such as healthcare, technology, and consumer products. Utilizing a strategic investment philosophy that combines both equity and debt financing, the company seeks to achieve substantial long-term returns for its shareholders. With a focus on operational excellence and active portfolio management, Rand Capital is well-positioned to support its investments' growth while upholding sustainable business practices, allowing it to capitalize on emerging opportunities within a dynamic economic environment.
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