BRK-B vs AIG
By Alex · Tickerpine
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. vs American International Group, I, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BRK-B | AIG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $510.00 | $76.14 |
| Market cap | $1.09T | $39.81B |
| P/E ratio | 13.0 | 14.1 |
| ROE | 12.12% | 7.22% |
| Profit margin | 22.30% | 11.09% |
| Revenue growth | 10.00% | 0.50% |
| Dividend yield | — | 2.59% |
| Beta | 0.61 | 0.52 |
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 27.4× the market cap of AIG.
- BRK-B is cheaper on earnings (P/E 13.0 vs 14.1).
- BRK-B earns a higher return on equity (12% vs 7%).
- BRK-B is growing revenue faster (10% vs 0%).
- AIG pays a dividend (2.59%) 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, I would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.