Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsThornburg Income Builder Opportunities Trust Common Stock (TBLD)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$754,790.00
+0.41%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
TBLD
Thornburg Income Builder Opportunities Trust Common Stock
$20.21
+0.45%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $645.49M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
BRK-A leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs 0.0%. TBLD trades at a lower P/E of 4.5x. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
TBLD
Avoid34
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
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.0% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.0% 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 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bull Case : TBLD
The strongest argument for TBLD centers on P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : TBLD
The primary concerns for TBLD are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a mature stock while TBLD is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (74/100 vs 34/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. Both earn "Strong 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 →Thornburg Income Builder Opportunities Trust Common Stock
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Thornburg Income Builder Opportunities Trust (TBLD) is a closed-end investment fund focused on delivering consistent income alongside capital appreciation. The Trust employs a disciplined, value-oriented investment strategy to construct a diversified portfolio that includes high-quality equities, fixed income, and alternative investments. With a commitment to active management and comprehensive risk management practices, TBLD presents institutional investors with a compelling opportunity to enhance overall portfolio performance while balancing yield with growth prospects.
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