Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsHercules Capital, Inc. (HTGC)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$509.77
+0.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
HTGC
Hercules Capital, Inc.
$17.33
-2.42%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $3.30B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 67845% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $566.17M). HTGC leads profitability with a 67.7% profit margin vs 22.3%. HTGC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.53. HTGC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
HTGC
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 68 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 83.2%
Earnings expanding 54.7% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : HTGC
The strongest argument for HTGC centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 67.7% and operating margin at 83.2%. PEG of 0.53 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : HTGC
The primary concerns for HTGC are Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HTGC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.75 — 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.
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Bottom Line
HTGC scores higher overall (76/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 67.7% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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 →Hercules Capital, Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Hercules Capital, Inc. (HTGC) is a leading publicly traded business development company that specializes in providing tailored debt and equity financing solutions to growth-oriented companies, primarily in the technology and life sciences sectors. Leveraging its deep industry knowledge and expertise, Hercules focuses on investing in high-growth firms, facilitating their scalability while ensuring a diversified portfolio that prioritizes credit quality and risk-adjusted returns. As a strategic partner for innovative ventures, Hercules Capital is dedicated to fostering sustainable value, making it an attractive investment opportunity for institutional investors seeking exposure to dynamic and emerging markets.
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