Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsSixth Street Specialty Lending Inc (TSLX)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$474.07
-0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
TSLX
Sixth Street Specialty Lending Inc
$18.94
-0.37%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.80B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 82617% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $449.06M). TSLX leads profitability with a 38.0% profit margin vs 18.0%. TSLX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.28. TSLX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
TSLX
Buy59
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 33.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 38 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 77.0%
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 12.5%
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 : TSLX
The strongest argument for TSLX centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 38.0% and operating margin at 77.0%. PEG of 1.28 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : TSLX
The primary concerns for TSLX are Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-B is growing revenue faster at -0.7% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
TSLX scores higher overall (59/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 38.0% 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 →Sixth Street Specialty Lending Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Sixth Street Specialty Lending Inc. (TSLX) is a prominent provider of financing solutions, specializing in debt investments for private equity-backed middle market companies. With a robust investment strategy that emphasizes tailored capital solutions, TSLX aims to enhance returns while effectively managing risk. Leveraging the extensive industry expertise of its team and the resources of Sixth Street Partners, the firm offers innovative and flexible financing options designed to prioritize sustainable income and long-term shareholder value. As a key player in the specialty lending sector, TSLX is well-positioned to capitalize on growth opportunities within its target market.
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