Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsMain Street Capital Corporation (MAIN)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$510.37
+0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
MAIN
Main Street Capital Corporation
$56.22
+0.75%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $5.27B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 66796% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $575.05M). MAIN leads profitability with a 78.5% profit margin vs 22.3%. MAIN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.76. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
MAIN
Buy60
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 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
Keeps 79 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 87.2%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.9% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : MAIN
The strongest argument for MAIN centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 78.5% and operating margin at 87.2%.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : MAIN
The primary concerns for MAIN are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while MAIN is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
MAIN carries more volatility with a beta of 0.73 — 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 60/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. Both earn "Strong 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 →Main Street Capital Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN) is a prominent publicly traded business development company specializing in customized debt and equity financing solutions for lower middle-market businesses across diverse industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, and business services. With a strategic focus on long-term value creation, MAIN aims to deliver compelling risk-adjusted returns while supporting the growth of its portfolio companies. Its seasoned investment team utilizes deep industry insights and a disciplined investment approach to cultivate significant income streams and promote sustainable success in the private equity landscape.
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