Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsWhiteHorse Finance (WHF)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$473.01
-0.12%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
WHF
WhiteHorse Finance
$7.60
+0.40%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $170.09M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 511024% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $72.67M). WHF leads profitability with a 19.7% profit margin vs 18.0%. WHF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.01. WHF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
WHF
Strong Buy66
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 68.1%
Earnings expanding 114.0% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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
ROE of 5.3% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Revenue declined 17.5%
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 : WHF
The strongest argument for WHF centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.7% and operating margin at 68.1%. PEG of 1.01 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 : WHF
The primary concerns for WHF are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Debt/Equity.
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
WHF scores higher overall (66/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 19.7% 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
WhiteHorse Finance, Inc. (WHF) is a premier business development company that offers tailored financing solutions to private middle-market businesses. Founded in 2013 and publicly listed since 2014, WHF has established a robust portfolio concentrated on first and second lien secured debt, aimed at delivering consistent income and capital appreciation to investors. Leveraging a disciplined investment strategy and experienced management, the company is poised to capitalize on the increasing demand for accessible capital among small to medium-sized enterprises, affirming its position as a reliable partner within the dynamic financial marketplace.
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