Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsTriplepoint Venture Growth BDC Corp (TPVG)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$518.75
+0.30%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.12T
TPVG
Triplepoint Venture Growth BDC Corp
$4.62
-2.74%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $182.29M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 413973% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $90.66M). TPVG leads profitability with a 47.1% profit margin vs 19.3%. TPVG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.76. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
TPVG
Buy55
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
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 47 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 78.0%
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.4% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : TPVG
The strongest argument for TPVG centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 47.1% and operating margin at 78.0%.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : TPVG
The primary concerns for TPVG are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TPVG carries more volatility with a beta of 1.34 — 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.
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Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (62/100 vs 55/100), backed by strong 19.3% margins. Both earn "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 →Triplepoint Venture Growth BDC Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
TriplePoint Venture Growth BDC Corp (TPVG) is a leading business development company that specializes in providing customized debt financing solutions to high-growth, venture-backed firms in the technology and healthcare sectors. Focusing on long-term partnerships, TPVG supports its portfolio companies in achieving critical milestones, while aiming to deliver competitive risk-adjusted returns to its investors. Bolstered by an experienced management team and a broad network, the company is well-positioned to identify and seize lucrative investment opportunities, reinforcing its leadership in the venture debt landscape. With a commitment to innovative financing strategies and operational excellence, TPVG strives to generate sustainable income and robust capital growth for its stakeholders.
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