Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsBlue Owl Technology Finance Corp. (OTF)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$733,550.00
+2.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.07T
OTF
Blue Owl Technology Finance Corp.
$11.29
-1.74%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $5.16B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 29033% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $1.29B). OTF leads profitability with a 32.8% profit margin vs 19.3%. OTF trades at a lower P/E of 11.6x. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
BRK-A
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
OTF
Buy60
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
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 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 84.8%
Revenue surging 78.3% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 5.5% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 7.6%
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 : OTF
The strongest argument for OTF centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 32.8% and operating margin at 84.8%. Revenue growth of 78.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : OTF
The primary concerns for OTF are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a value stock while OTF is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
OTF is growing revenue faster at 78.3% — 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 60/100), backed by strong 19.3% margins. Both earn "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 →Blue Owl Technology Finance Corp.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Blue Owl Technology Finance Corp. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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