Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsRunway Growth Finance Corp (RWAY)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$503.61
+0.32%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
RWAY
Runway Growth Finance Corp
$6.72
+0.45%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $280.38M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 288574% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $133.26M). BRK-B leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs 5.8%. RWAY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.16. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
RWAY
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
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 84.2%
Earnings expanding 42.8% YoY
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
5.8% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
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 : RWAY
The strongest argument for RWAY centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. PEG of 1.16 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.
Bear Case : RWAY
The primary concerns for RWAY are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while RWAY is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
RWAY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.63 — 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 65/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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%).
Visit Website →Runway Growth Finance Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Runway Growth Finance Corp (RWAY) is a prominent business development company dedicated to delivering growth capital to venture-backed private firms, primarily within the technology and life sciences sectors. By providing tailored financing solutions, RWAY acts as a strategic partner for high-growth enterprises seeking to scale effectively. Supported by a seasoned management team with extensive industry expertise, the company adeptly navigates the complexities of dynamic startups. For institutional investors, RWAY presents an attractive opportunity to tap into the immense potential of innovative industries through its disciplined investment strategy.
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