Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsMidCap Financial Investment Corporation (MFIC)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$742,900.00
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.07T
MFIC
MidCap Financial Investment Corporation
$9.88
-3.05%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $837.73M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 119451% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $314.00M). BRK-A leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs 1.9%. MFIC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.12. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
MFIC
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 87.4%
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.5% — below average capital efficiency
1.9% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
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 : MFIC
The strongest argument for MFIC centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : MFIC
The primary concerns for MFIC are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 169.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 1.59 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MFIC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.66 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-A is growing revenue faster at 4.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (61/100 vs 43/100), backed by strong 19.3% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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 →MidCap Financial Investment Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
MidCap Financial Investment Corporation (MFIC) is a premier specialty finance firm that specializes in delivering tailored financing solutions to middle-market companies across diverse sectors. With a commitment to innovative investment strategies, MFIC seeks to optimize portfolio returns while maintaining a strong emphasis on rigorous risk management and capital preservation. Led by an experienced management team with profound industry knowledge, the company adeptly identifies lucrative investment opportunities, positioning itself as a reliable partner for businesses in need of growth capital. MFIC's focus on operational excellence enables it to adeptly navigate the complexities of a dynamic market environment, further enhancing its appeal to institutional investors.
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