Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsOxford Lane Capital Corp. Preferred Stock Shares, 8.25% Series 2031 (OXLCM)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$510.37
+0.66%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
OXLCM
Oxford Lane Capital Corp. Preferred Stock Shares, 8.25% Series 2031
$25.06
+0.12%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $466.23M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 125292% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $306.79M). OXLCM leads profitability with a 76.6% profit margin vs 22.3%. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
OXLCM
Buy65
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
Keeps 77 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 71.7%
Earnings expanding 509.0% YoY
Revenue surging 20.7% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -52.0% — below average capital efficiency
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 : OXLCM
The strongest argument for OXLCM centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 76.6% and operating margin at 71.7%. Revenue growth of 20.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : OXLCM
The primary concerns for OXLCM are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while OXLCM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
OXLCM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.14 — expect wider price swings.
OXLCM is growing revenue faster at 20.7% — 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 65/100), 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%).
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
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