Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsGolub Capital BDC Inc (GBDC)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$492.81
+1.98%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.07T
GBDC
Golub Capital BDC Inc
$12.29
-1.14%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.46B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 45056% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $831.33M). GBDC leads profitability with a 24.6% profit margin vs 19.3%. GBDC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.40. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
GBDC
Buy58
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
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 77.9%
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 5.5% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Revenue declined 12.0%
Earnings declined 41.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-B
The strongest argument for BRK-B centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bull Case : GBDC
The strongest argument for GBDC centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.6% and operating margin at 77.9%. PEG of 1.40 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : GBDC
The primary concerns for GBDC are Return on Equity, Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a value stock while GBDC is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-B is growing revenue faster at 4.4% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (62/100 vs 58/100), backed by strong 19.3% margins. 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 →Golub Capital BDC Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Golub Capital BDC Inc (ticker: GBDC) is a leading business development company focused on providing customized financing solutions to middle-market firms, effectively addressing the capital needs in this vital economic sector. Established in 2001 and publicly traded since 2013, the company primarily invests in senior secured loans, aiming to build a diversified portfolio that delivers attractive risk-adjusted returns for its shareholders. With a strong emphasis on credit quality and extensive experience in disciplined investing, Golub Capital is well-positioned to enhance the growth of its portfolio companies. Institutional investors may find Golub Capital an appealing choice in the alternative investment space due to its solid operational foundation and commitment to generating reliable performance.
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