Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsBlackstone Secured Lending Fund (BXSL)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$503.61
+0.32%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
BXSL
Blackstone Secured Lending Fund
$24.96
+0.48%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $5.71B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 28137% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $1.36B). BRK-B leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs 21.5%. BRK-B trades at a lower P/E of 12.8x. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
BXSL
Hold48
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 32.6%
Earnings expanding 107.8% YoY
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 87.1%
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 7.2% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 7.1%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-B
The strongest argument for BRK-B centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bull Case : BXSL
The strongest argument for BXSL centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.5% and operating margin at 87.1%.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : BXSL
The primary concerns for BXSL are Return on Equity, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while BXSL is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-B is growing revenue faster at 10.0% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (74/100 vs 48/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. Both earn "Strong 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%).
Visit Website →Blackstone Secured Lending Fund
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Blackstone Secured Lending Fund (BXSL) is a closed-end investment fund focused on originating and acquiring senior secured loans primarily for U.S. middle-market companies. Supported by its affiliation with the esteemed Blackstone Group, BXSL utilizes its extensive market insights and robust network to provide strong risk-adjusted returns while emphasizing capital preservation. With a disciplined investment approach and a seasoned management team, BXSL presents institutional investors with an appealing opportunity for portfolio diversification and reliable income generation, positioning itself as a significant entity within the private credit sector.
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