Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsCion Investment Corp (CION)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$733,550.00
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
CION
Cion Investment Corp
$6.72
-2.89%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $339.81M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 160130% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $234.28M). BRK-A leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs -0.4%. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
CION
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 75.4%
Earnings expanding 24.3% YoY
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
ROE of -0.1% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 11.7%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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%.
Bull Case : CION
The strongest argument for CION centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : CION
The primary concerns for CION are Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.76 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while CION is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
CION carries more volatility with a beta of 1.07 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-A is growing revenue faster at 4.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (61/100 vs 49/100), backed by strong 19.3% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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 →Cion Investment Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Cion Investment Corp (CION) is a specialized asset management firm that focuses on private debt investments in the middle market, leveraging its extensive expertise and industry relationships to source high-potential opportunities. Known for its innovative financing solutions, CION prioritizes capital preservation while delivering strong risk-adjusted returns, making it a competitive player in the private equity landscape. The firm’s disciplined investment strategy positions it as an attractive option for institutional investors seeking strategic exposure to growth-oriented businesses in the dynamic middle market sector.
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