Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsSWK Holdings Corp (SWKH)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$492.81
+1.98%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.07T
SWKH
SWK Holdings Corp
$15.90
0.00%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $192.33M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 998713% more annual revenue ($375.39B vs $37.58M). BRK-B leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs -6.7%. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
BRK-B
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
SWKH
Hold43
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
Earnings expanding 157.1% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -1.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 27.8%
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : SWKH
The strongest argument for SWKH centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SWKH
The primary concerns for SWKH are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a value stock while SWKH is a turnaround 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 43/100), 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 →SWK Holdings Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
SWK Holdings Corporation, a specialized finance company, focuses on the healthcare sector. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
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