Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsBlue Owl Capital Inc (OWL)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$712,064.33
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
OWL
Blue Owl Capital Inc
$9.75
+9.80%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $13.90B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 12841% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $2.87B). BRK-A leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 2.8%. OWL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.14. OWL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
BRK-A
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
OWL
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
Strong operational efficiency at 33.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 32.4%
Earnings expanding 57.4% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
19.7% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
ROE of 5.2% — below average capital efficiency
2.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bull Case : OWL
The strongest argument for OWL centers on PEG Ratio, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 19.7% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.14 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : OWL
The primary concerns for OWL are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 88.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a declining stock while OWL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
OWL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.21 — expect wider price swings.
OWL is growing revenue faster at 19.7% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
OWL scores higher overall (68/100 vs 51/100) and 19.7% 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%).
Visit Website →Blue Owl Capital Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Blue Owl Capital Inc. is an asset manager. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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