Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsHamilton Lane Inc (HLNE)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$766,000.00
+0.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
HLNE
Hamilton Lane Inc
$95.98
+0.20%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $5.58B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 44716% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $858.37M). HLNE leads profitability with a 32.1% profit margin vs 22.3%. HLNE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.39. HLNE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 81/100 (A-).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
HLNE
Exceptional Buy81
out of 100
Grade: A-
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
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 45.9%
Revenue surging 56.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 50.5% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 27 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
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 : HLNE
The strongest argument for HLNE centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 32.1% and operating margin at 45.9%. Revenue growth of 56.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : HLNE
The primary concerns for HLNE are Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a mature stock while HLNE is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
HLNE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.20 — expect wider price swings.
HLNE is growing revenue faster at 56.5% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HLNE scores higher overall (81/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 32.1% margins and 56.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional Buy" and "Strong 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 →Hamilton Lane Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Hamilton Lane Incorporated is an investment firm specializing in fund and direct investments. The company is headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania with additional offices across Europe, North America, and Asia.
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