Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsNuveen Variable Rate Preferred & Income Fund (NPFD)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$475.94
+0.18%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
NPFD
Nuveen Variable Rate Preferred & Income Fund
$19.41
+0.05%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $468.78M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 779810% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $48.13M). NPFD leads profitability with a 108.7% profit margin vs 19.3%. NPFD trades at a lower P/E of 9.0x. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
NPFD
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
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 109 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 83.3%
Earnings expanding 23.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
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 : NPFD
The strongest argument for NPFD centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 108.7% and operating margin at 83.3%.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : NPFD
The primary concerns for NPFD are Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a value stock while NPFD is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
NPFD carries more volatility with a beta of 0.74 — expect wider price swings.
NPFD is growing revenue faster at 6.8% — 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 60/100), 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 →Nuveen Variable Rate Preferred & Income Fund
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
The Nuveen Variable Rate Preferred & Income Fund (NPFD) is a closed-end fund designed for investors seeking substantial current income through investments in variable-rate preferred and income-generating securities. Managed by Nuveen, a leader in investment management, NPFD employs a disciplined approach to portfolio construction, focusing on high-quality assets to achieve attractive risk-adjusted returns. With a strategic emphasis on income stability in fluctuating interest rate environments, the fund provides institutional investors with a compelling opportunity to capitalize on the preferred securities market while effectively managing income dynamics.
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