Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsOxford Lane Capital Corp. Preferred Stock Shares, 8.25% Series 2031 (OXLCM)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$488.13
+1.98%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
OXLCM
Oxford Lane Capital Corp. Preferred Stock Shares, 8.25% Series 2031
$25.40
-0.16%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $466.23M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 122263% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $306.79M). OXLCM leads profitability with a 76.6% profit margin vs 19.3%. OXLCM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
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
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
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
4.4% revenue growth
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, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 14.3%.
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 Revenue Growth, 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 value 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 (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
OXLCM scores higher overall (65/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 76.6% margins and 20.7% revenue growth. 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%).
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
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