Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsOxford Lane Capital Corp Corp Pref 9 (OXLCO)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$712,064.33
-0.13%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
OXLCO
Oxford Lane Capital Corp Corp Pref 9
$23.92
+1.17%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $436.87M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 76017% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $487.99M). BRK-A leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs 0.8%. BRK-A trades at a lower P/E of 15.3x. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
BRK-A
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
OXLCO
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
Strong operational efficiency at 33.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 72.8%
Revenue surging 29.5% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Moderate valuation
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.2% — below average capital efficiency
0.8% margin — thin
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 : OXLCO
The strongest argument for OXLCO centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 29.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : OXLCO
The primary concerns for OXLCO are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Thin 0.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a declining stock while OXLCO is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
OXLCO is growing revenue faster at 29.5% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (51/100 vs 43/100), backed by strong 18.0% 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%).
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
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