Atlanticus Holdings Corporation (ATLC)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)
ATLC
Atlanticus Holdings Corporation
$84.10
+2.29%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.15B
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$733,550.00
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 59592% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $628.89M). ATLC leads profitability with a 21.4% profit margin vs 19.3%. ATLC trades at a lower P/E of 11.5x. ATLC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
ATLC
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 31.0%
Revenue surging 60.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 50.2% YoY
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ATLC
The strongest argument for ATLC centers on P/E Ratio, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.4% and operating margin at 31.0%. Revenue growth of 60.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bear Case : ATLC
The primary concerns for ATLC are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 9.23 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ATLC profiles as a growth stock while BRK-A is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
ATLC carries more volatility with a beta of 2.15 — expect wider price swings.
ATLC is growing revenue faster at 60.8% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ATLC scores higher overall (76/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 21.4% margins and 60.8% revenue growth. 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.
Atlanticus Holdings Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
Atlanticus Holdings Corporation provides credit and related financial products and services to clients in the United States. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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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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