Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)vsTriplepoint Venture Growth BDC Corp (TPVG)
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$507.14
+0.72%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
TPVG
Triplepoint Venture Growth BDC Corp
$4.92
+0.20%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $208.03M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 429900% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $89.46M). TPVG leads profitability with a 44.9% profit margin vs 22.3%. TPVG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.76. BRK-B earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BRK-B
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
TPVG
Buy53
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
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 45 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 76.3%
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 5.2%
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 : TPVG
The strongest argument for TPVG centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 44.9% and operating margin at 76.3%.
Bear Case : BRK-B
The primary concerns for BRK-B are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : TPVG
The primary concerns for TPVG are Market Cap, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRK-B profiles as a mature stock while TPVG is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
TPVG carries more volatility with a beta of 1.38 — 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 53/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. Both earn "Strong 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 →Triplepoint Venture Growth BDC Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
TriplePoint Venture Growth BDC Corp (TPVG) is a leading business development company that specializes in providing customized debt financing solutions to high-growth, venture-backed firms in the technology and healthcare sectors. Focusing on long-term partnerships, TPVG supports its portfolio companies in achieving critical milestones, while aiming to deliver competitive risk-adjusted returns to its investors. Bolstered by an experienced management team and a broad network, the company is well-positioned to identify and seize lucrative investment opportunities, reinforcing its leadership in the venture debt landscape. With a commitment to innovative financing strategies and operational excellence, TPVG strives to generate sustainable income and robust capital growth for its stakeholders.
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