Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsBlackRock TCP Capital Corp (TCPC)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$710,300.00
-0.22%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
TCPC
BlackRock TCP Capital Corp
$4.39
+1.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $357.13M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 183978% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $201.79M). BRK-A leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs -44.1%. TCPC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.91. TCPC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C).
BRK-A
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
TCPC
Buy55
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
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 86.2%
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -12.9% — below average capital efficiency
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 : TCPC
The strongest argument for TCPC centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.91 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 : TCPC
The primary concerns for TCPC are Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a declining stock while TCPC is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
TCPC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.95 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-A is growing revenue faster at -0.7% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TCPC scores higher overall (55/100 vs 51/100). 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 →BlackRock TCP Capital Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
BlackRock TCP Capital Corp (TCPC) is a well-established business development company that specializes in providing customized financing solutions to middle-market enterprises across diverse sectors. Leveraging the extensive investment acumen of BlackRock, TCPC focuses on senior secured loans and various debt instruments to achieve attractive risk-adjusted returns while safeguarding capital. The firm plays a pivotal role in nurturing the growth of its portfolio companies, underpinned by strategic partnerships and market insights. With a strong emphasis on delivering consistent dividends, TCPC presents an appealing opportunity for income-focused investors seeking stability and yield in today's fluctuating economic landscape.
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