Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsSaratoga Investment Corp (SAR)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$469.83
+0.93%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.02T
SAR
Saratoga Investment Corp
$22.54
-2.93%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $381.75M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 298104% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $125.89M). SAR leads profitability with a 30.6% profit margin vs 19.3%. SAR trades at a lower P/E of 9.7x. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
SAR
Buy54
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 67.9%
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Revenue declined 11.8%
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 : SAR
The strongest argument for SAR centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.6% and operating margin at 67.9%.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SAR
The primary concerns for SAR are Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth. Debt-to-equity of 1.85 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a value stock while SAR is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-B carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — 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 54/100), backed by strong 19.3% margins. 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%).
Visit Website →Saratoga Investment Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Saratoga Investment Corp (SAR) is a publicly traded business development company focused on delivering flexible debt and equity capital to middle-market companies across diverse sectors such as healthcare, technology, and consumer products. The firm employs a disciplined investment strategy characterized by extensive due diligence and strong risk management, prioritizing capital preservation alongside the enhancement of shareholder returns. With its proactive approach to portfolio management and a track record of reliable dividend distributions, Saratoga presents an appealing opportunity for institutional investors seeking to diversify within the alternative asset landscape.
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