Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsMain Street Capital Corporation (MAIN)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$474.07
-0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
MAIN
Main Street Capital Corporation
$53.75
-1.65%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $4.84B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 65481% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $566.39M). MAIN leads profitability with a 87.1% profit margin vs 18.0%. MAIN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.76. MAIN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
MAIN
Buy56
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 33.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 87 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 86.5%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.6% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 26.0%
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 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bull Case : MAIN
The strongest argument for MAIN centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 87.1% and operating margin at 86.5%.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
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 declining stock while MAIN is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
MAIN carries more volatility with a beta of 0.81 — expect wider price swings.
MAIN is growing revenue faster at 3.6% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MAIN scores higher overall (56/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 87.1% 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 →Main Street Capital Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN) is a publicly traded business development company specializing in providing customized debt and equity financing solutions to lower middle-market companies. With a focus on long-term investments, MAIN targets diverse sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, and business services, aiming to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for its shareholders. The company's disciplined investment strategy, combined with its extensive industry expertise, positions it favorably in the private equity landscape while fostering growth in its portfolio companies. MAIN is committed to value creation and delivering robust income streams, reflecting its dedication to both investors and the businesses it supports.
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