Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsStellus Capital Investment (SCM)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$503.61
+0.32%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
SCM
Stellus Capital Investment
$7.90
-0.63%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $224.99M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 396133% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $97.09M). SCM leads profitability with a 30.7% profit margin vs 22.3%. SCM trades at a lower P/E of 7.8x. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
SCM
Buy57
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
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 72.4%
Earnings expanding 57.2% YoY
Generating 56.2T in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
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 : SCM
The strongest argument for SCM centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.7% and operating margin at 72.4%.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SCM
The primary concerns for SCM are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.63 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while SCM is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
SCM carries more volatility with a beta of 0.67 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-B is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — sustainability is the question.
SCM generates stronger free cash flow (56.2T), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (74/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. 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%).
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (SCM) is a distinguished business development company committed to delivering tailored debt and equity financing solutions to private middle-market enterprises. With a strong emphasis on risk-adjusted returns and capital preservation, Stellus employs a disciplined investment management strategy that emphasizes a diversified portfolio, including senior secured loans, subordinated debt, and equity investments across multiple sectors. This approach allows the company to effectively adapt to changing market dynamics while generating consistent income. For institutional investors, Stellus offers a compelling opportunity to gain exposure to resilient investment options in a competitive landscape.
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