Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsCapital Southwest Corporation (CSWC)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$766,000.00
+0.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
CSWC
Capital Southwest Corporation
$24.19
+0.37%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.54B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 162074% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $237.21M). CSWC leads profitability with a 46.7% profit margin vs 22.3%. BRK-A appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 9.68. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
CSWC
Buy57
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 32.6%
Earnings expanding 107.8% YoY
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 47 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 75.8%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 28.7% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 4.0%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bull Case : CSWC
The strongest argument for CSWC centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 46.7% and operating margin at 75.8%.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : CSWC
The primary concerns for CSWC are Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a mature stock while CSWC is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
CSWC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.74 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-A is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (74/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 22.3% 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
Capital Southwest Corporation (CSWC) is a leading publicly traded business development company that specializes in providing customized financing solutions for middle-market enterprises. With a diversified investment portfolio that spans debt and equity across critical sectors including healthcare, technology, and manufacturing, CSWC aims to deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns to its investors. The company leverages its extensive industry knowledge and strategic networks to not only foster operational efficiencies within its portfolio but also drive sustainable growth, positioning itself as a vital partner in the dynamic business environment.
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