Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsSaratoga Investment Corp (SAR)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$503.29
+1.02%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.07T
SAR
Saratoga Investment Corp
$18.69
-0.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $311.65M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 309704% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $124.17M). BRK-B leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs 12.7%. BRK-B trades at a lower P/E of 12.7x. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
SAR
Hold48
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 32.6%
Earnings expanding 107.8% YoY
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 69.0%
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Revenue declined 4.8%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : SAR
The strongest argument for SAR centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SAR
The primary concerns for SAR are Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth. Debt-to-equity of 1.56 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while SAR is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.61 — 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 48/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. Both earn "Strong 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
Saratoga Investment Corp (SAR) is a publicly traded business development company specializing in providing flexible debt and equity capital to middle-market enterprises across various sectors, including healthcare, technology, and consumer products. The firm employs a disciplined investment strategy that prioritizes comprehensive due diligence and risk management to safeguard capital while striving for optimal shareholder returns. With a robust portfolio management approach and a history of consistent dividend payouts, Saratoga offers institutional investors a compelling opportunity to enhance their exposure to alternative investments while benefiting from the growth potential inherent in the middle-market segment.
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