Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsOFS Capital Corp (OFS)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$505.68
+0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
OFS
OFS Capital Corp
$4.16
+16.85%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $47.70M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 1078633% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $35.66M). BRK-B leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs -62.2%. OFS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.83. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
OFS
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 66.4%
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
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 : OFS
The strongest argument for OFS centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : OFS
The primary concerns for OFS are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.63 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while OFS is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
OFS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.93 — 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 42/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" 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 →OFS Capital Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
OFS Capital Corp (OFS) is a publicly traded business development company focused on providing customized capital solutions to middle-market enterprises across the United States. The firm primarily invests in private debt instruments, including senior secured and subordinated debt, while also pursuing selective equity investments to optimize overall returns. Backed by a seasoned management team and a disciplined investment approach, OFS aims to deliver robust risk-adjusted returns for its shareholders. With a strong network of industry connections and acute market insights, the company is adept at recognizing and capitalizing on investment opportunities amidst shifting economic conditions.
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