Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsNuveen Core Plus Impact Fund (NPCT)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$733,550.00
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
NPCT
Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund
$9.97
+0.61%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $284.67M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
BRK-A leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs 0.0%. NPCT trades at a lower P/E of 11.0x. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
NPCT
Avoid28
out of 100
Grade: F
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
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.0% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 8.0% — below average capital efficiency
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 : NPCT
The strongest argument for NPCT centers on P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : NPCT
The primary concerns for NPCT are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
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 28/100), backed by strong 19.3% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" 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 →Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
The Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund (NPCT) is designed for institutional investors seeking long-term capital appreciation through a responsible investment approach that balances financial performance with social and environmental impact. By utilizing Nuveen's extensive research resources, the fund creates a diversified portfolio spanning public and private equities, fixed income, and real estate. NPCT emphasizes sustainable finance, aligning ethical considerations with robust financial returns, making it an attractive option for those prioritizing both impact and performance in their investment strategies.
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