BRK-B vs BEN
By Alex · Tickerpine
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. vs Franklin Resources, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BRK-B | BEN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $510.00 | $33.59 |
| Market cap | $1.09T | $17.07B |
| P/E ratio | 13.0 | 22.7 |
| ROE | 12.12% | 7.89% |
| Profit margin | 22.30% | 8.72% |
| Revenue growth | 10.00% | 14.30% |
| Dividend yield | — | 3.96% |
| Beta | 0.61 | 1.57 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BRK-B vs BEN in plain English
- BRK-B is the bigger company — about 64.0× the market cap of BEN.
- BRK-B is cheaper on earnings (P/E 13.0 vs 22.7).
- BRK-B earns a higher return on equity (12% vs 8%).
- BEN is growing revenue faster (14% vs 10%).
- BEN pays a dividend (3.96%) 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.
BEN return calculator
See what $1,000 in Franklin Resources, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.