Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsProspect Capital Corporation (PSEC)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$488.13
+1.98%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
PSEC
Prospect Capital Corporation
$2.23
-2.19%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.16B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 57596% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $650.64M). BRK-B leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs -5.8%. PSEC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.55. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
PSEC
Hold45
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
Earnings expanding 119.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 73.3%
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -0.8% — 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 : PSEC
The strongest argument for PSEC centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : PSEC
The primary concerns for PSEC are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a value stock while PSEC is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
PSEC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.77 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-B is growing revenue faster at 4.4% — 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 45/100), backed by strong 19.3% 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%).
Visit Website →Prospect Capital Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Prospect Capital Corporation (PSEC) is a leading publicly traded business development company dedicated to providing tailored financing solutions to middle-market enterprises. With a diverse portfolio that includes both debt and equity investments, PSEC strategically focuses on growth-oriented businesses across multiple sectors. The firm aims to generate attractive, risk-adjusted returns for its shareholders while prioritizing sustainable investment practices and social responsibility, making it an essential partner in enhancing the growth of its portfolio companies and appealing to socially-conscious investors.
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