Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsWestern Asset Diversified Income Fund (WDI)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$759,200.00
-0.76%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
WDI
Western Asset Diversified Income Fund
$11.85
-1.00%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $638.52M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
BRK-A leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs 0.0%. WDI trades at a lower P/E of 11.3x. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
WDI
Avoid29
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 : WDI
The strongest argument for WDI centers on P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : WDI
The primary concerns for WDI are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-A profiles as a mature stock while WDI is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (74/100 vs 29/100), 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 →Western Asset Diversified Income Fund
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Western Asset Diversified Income Fund (WDI) is a closed-end investment vehicle focused on delivering attractive current income from a diversified portfolio of U.S. and international fixed-income securities, encompassing both investment-grade and high-yield bonds. Under the stewardship of the experienced Western Asset Management Company, WDI employs disciplined investment strategies coupled with rigorous risk management to navigate market fluctuations. This fund is strategically designed for institutional investors seeking to enhance their fixed-income exposure while capitalizing on diverse opportunities to ensure stable and reliable income streams.
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