Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsChicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (LIEN)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$733,550.00
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
LIEN
Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc.
$9.82
-0.30%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $223.41M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 635278% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $59.08M). LIEN leads profitability with a 57.9% profit margin vs 19.3%. LIEN trades at a lower P/E of 6.5x. LIEN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
LIEN
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 58 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 65.8%
Revenue surging 40.1% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
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, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : LIEN
The strongest argument for LIEN centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 57.9% and operating margin at 65.8%. Revenue growth of 40.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : LIEN
The primary concerns for LIEN are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while LIEN is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
LIEN is growing revenue faster at 40.1% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LIEN scores higher overall (68/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 57.9% margins and 40.1% revenue growth. 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
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