BRK-B vs AIG
By Alex · Tickerpine
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. vs American International Group, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BRK-B | AIG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $592.94 | $82.86 |
| Market cap | $1.26T | $42.96B |
| P/E ratio | 16.6 | 13.5 |
| ROE | 10.57% | 8.23% |
| Profit margin | 19.50% | 11.84% |
| Revenue growth | 11.20% | 16.40% |
| Dividend yield | 0.00% | 2.41% |
| Beta | 0.57 | 0.47 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BRK-B vs AIG in plain English
- BRK-B is the bigger company — about 29.3× the market cap of AIG.
- AIG is cheaper on earnings (P/E 13.5 vs 16.6).
- BRK-B earns a higher return on equity (11% vs 8%).
- AIG is growing revenue faster (16% vs 11%).
- AIG pays a dividend (2.41%) while the other effectively doesn't.
How would $1,000 have done in each?
BRK-B return calculator
See what $1,000 in Berkshire Hathaway Inc. would be worth today.
AIG return calculator
See what $1,000 in American International Group, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.