Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsCapital Southwest Corporation (CSWC)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$712,064.33
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
CSWC
Capital Southwest Corporation
$24.00
+2.04%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.42B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 163716% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $226.75M). CSWC leads profitability with a 45.5% profit margin vs 18.0%. BRK-A appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 9.68. CSWC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
BRK-A
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
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 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
Keeps 46 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
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 4.0%
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 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bull Case : CSWC
The strongest argument for CSWC centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 45.5% and operating margin at 75.8%.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : CSWC
The primary concerns for CSWC are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CSWC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.77 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-A is growing revenue faster at -0.7% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
CSWC scores higher overall (57/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 45.5% margins. Both earn "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 dedicated to providing customized financing solutions to middle-market enterprises. The firm focuses on strategic debt and equity investments, targeting growth sectors such as healthcare, technology, and manufacturing, with the goal of delivering compelling risk-adjusted returns to shareholders. Leveraging extensive industry relationships and private equity expertise, CSWC actively fosters operational improvements and long-term value creation for its portfolio companies, establishing itself as a trusted partner in their expansion efforts.
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