BRK-B vs AJG
By Alex · Tickerpine
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. vs Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BRK-B | AJG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $498.66 | $226.01 |
| Market cap | $1.08T | $58.07B |
| P/E ratio | 14.8 | 36.6 |
| ROE | 10.50% | 7.01% |
| Profit margin | 19.30% | 11.35% |
| Revenue growth | 4.40% | 34.60% |
| Dividend yield | — | 1.24% |
| Beta | 0.62 | 0.53 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BRK-B vs AJG in plain English
- BRK-B is the bigger company — about 18.5× the market cap of AJG.
- BRK-B is cheaper on earnings (P/E 14.8 vs 36.6).
- BRK-B earns a higher return on equity (10% vs 7%).
- AJG is growing revenue faster (35% vs 4%).
- AJG pays a dividend (1.24%) 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.
AJG return calculator
See what $1,000 in Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.