BlackRock Capital Allocation Trust (BCAT)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)
BCAT
BlackRock Capital Allocation Trust
$15.04
+0.47%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.58B
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$474.07
-0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
BRK-B leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 0.0%. BCAT trades at a lower P/E of 7.1x. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
BCAT
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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
Areas to Watch
0.0% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BCAT
The strongest argument for BCAT centers on P/E Ratio.
Bull 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%.
Bear Case : BCAT
The primary concerns for BCAT are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BCAT profiles as a value stock while BRK-B is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
BCAT is growing revenue faster at 0.0% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (54/100 vs 32/100), backed by strong 18.0% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
BlackRock Capital Allocation Trust
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
BlackRock Capital Allocation Trust (BCAT) is an expertly managed investment vehicle targeting institutional investors with a focus on diversified exposure to global equities and fixed-income markets. Utilizing BlackRock's extensive market insights and research capabilities, BCAT adopts a dynamic investment strategy that emphasizes effective capital allocation across a myriad of asset classes. This agile approach allows the trust to swiftly adapt to changing market dynamics, while its disciplined investment methodology aims to deliver sustainable income and capital appreciation. Consequently, BCAT stands out as an attractive option for investors seeking a balance of risk and return in their portfolios.
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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