BRK-B vs AXP
By Alex · Tickerpine
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. vs American Express Company, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BRK-B | AXP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $592.94 | $320.60 |
| Market cap | $1.26T | $214.98B |
| P/E ratio | 16.6 | 18.1 |
| ROE | 10.57% | 35.93% |
| Profit margin | 19.50% | 16.82% |
| Revenue growth | 11.20% | 11.30% |
| Dividend yield | 0.00% | 1.19% |
| Beta | 0.57 | 1.08 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BRK-B vs AXP in plain English
- BRK-B is the bigger company — about 5.9× the market cap of AXP.
- BRK-B is cheaper on earnings (P/E 16.6 vs 18.1).
- AXP earns a higher return on equity (36% vs 11%).
- AXP is growing revenue faster (11% vs 11%).
- AXP pays a dividend (1.19%) 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.
AXP return calculator
See what $1,000 in American Express Company would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.