Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsOxford Square Capital Corp (OXSQ)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$474.07
-0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
OXSQ
Oxford Square Capital Corp
$1.93
+4.89%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $158.39M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 920708% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $40.34M). BRK-B leads profitability with a 18.0% profit margin vs -46.4%. OXSQ appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.12. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
OXSQ
Hold41
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 33.0%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 80.0%
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
1.9% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -12.2% — 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 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bull Case : OXSQ
The strongest argument for OXSQ centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin. PEG of 1.12 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : OXSQ
The primary concerns for OXSQ are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a declining stock while OXSQ is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
OXSQ is growing revenue faster at 1.9% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-B scores higher overall (54/100 vs 41/100), backed by strong 18.0% margins. Both earn "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%).
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Oxford Square Capital Corp (OXSQ) is a prominent business development company specializing in tailored financing solutions for private middle-market enterprises across diverse sectors. The firm primarily targets debt securities to achieve steady current income, complemented by selective equity investments that facilitate portfolio growth. With a disciplined and insightful investment strategy rooted in extensive industry expertise, Oxford Square is committed to uncovering high-quality investment opportunities while prioritizing portfolio diversification. This strategic approach aims to create sustainable shareholder value and effectively mitigate risks in a dynamic financial environment.
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