Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsSRH Total Return Fund Inc. (STEW)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$474.07
-0.28%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.03T
STEW
SRH Total Return Fund Inc.
$17.80
+0.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.71B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 1145215% more annual revenue ($371.44B vs $32.43M). STEW leads profitability with a 537.0% profit margin vs 18.0%. STEW trades at a lower P/E of 9.8x. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
BRK-B
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
STEW
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 537 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 2.5%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Revenue declined 11.6%
Earnings declined 44.1%
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 18.0% and operating margin at 33.0%.
Bull Case : STEW
The strongest argument for STEW centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 537.0% and operating margin at 16.6%.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : STEW
The primary concerns for STEW are Market Cap, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
STEW carries more volatility with a beta of 0.88 — expect wider price swings.
BRK-B is growing revenue faster at -0.7% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-B generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
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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%).
Visit Website →SRH Total Return Fund Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
SRH Total Return Fund Inc. (STEW) is a closed-end management investment company focused on delivering total returns through a strategic blend of capital appreciation and income generation. With a diversified portfolio encompassing equities, fixed income, and hybrid instruments, the fund is designed for long-term growth while maintaining robust risk management practices. Guided by an experienced management team, STEW adeptly responds to dynamic market environments, positioning itself to capitalize on attractive investment opportunities and offering investors a compelling risk-adjusted return profile.
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