Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsNew Mountain Finance Corporation (NMFC)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$763,600.01
-0.04%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
NMFC
New Mountain Finance Corporation
$6.99
-1.96%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $660.22M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 133379% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $288.20M). BRK-A leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs -16.8%. NMFC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.34. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
NMFC
Buy56
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 76.6%
Earnings expanding 157.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -4.7% — below average capital efficiency
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 : NMFC
The strongest argument for NMFC centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. PEG of 1.34 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : NMFC
The primary concerns for NMFC are Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a mature stock while NMFC is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
NMFC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.63 — 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 56/100), 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 →New Mountain Finance Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
New Mountain Finance Corporation (NMFC) is a leading business development company focused on delivering tailored debt and equity financing solutions for middle-market enterprises across a variety of industries. Strategically backed by New Mountain Capital, NMFC emphasizes a disciplined investment approach aimed at capital preservation and sustainable income, thereby providing attractive risk-adjusted returns for its investors. With a seasoned management team and a strong commitment to shareholder value, NMFC is adept at managing the complexities of the middle-market, positioning itself for resilience and growth in a competitive investment environment.
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