Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsGolub Capital BDC Inc (GBDC)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$755,649.06
+0.46%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
GBDC
Golub Capital BDC Inc
$12.55
+0.08%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.26B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 47943% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $800.71M). BRK-A leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs 21.4%. GBDC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.40. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
GBDC
Buy58
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
Strong operational efficiency at 77.9%
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 5.5% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Revenue declined 14.0%
Earnings declined 35.1%
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 : GBDC
The strongest argument for GBDC centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.4% and operating margin at 77.9%. PEG of 1.40 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : GBDC
The primary concerns for GBDC are Return on Equity, Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a mature stock while GBDC is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — 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 58/100), 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%).
Visit Website →Golub Capital BDC Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Golub Capital BDC Inc (ticker: GBDC) is a prominent business development company dedicated to delivering tailored financing solutions for middle-market enterprises, which play a crucial role in the economy. Since its inception in 2001 and subsequent public listing in 2013, GBDC has strategically focused on investing in senior secured loans to cultivate a well-diversified investment portfolio that aims to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns. The company leverages its extensive industry expertise and stringent credit risk management practices to support the growth of its portfolio companies effectively. For institutional investors seeking to diversify their portfolios with a dependable alternative investment, Golub Capital presents a compelling opportunity backed by its strong operational framework and commitment to sustained financial performance.
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