BRK-B vs BLK
By Alex · Tickerpine
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. vs BlackRock, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BRK-B | BLK |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $498.66 | $964.71 |
| Market cap | $1.08T | $157.10B |
| P/E ratio | 14.8 | 24.3 |
| ROE | 10.50% | 11.90% |
| Profit margin | 19.30% | 24.40% |
| Revenue growth | 4.40% | 27.00% |
| Dividend yield | — | 2.38% |
| Beta | 0.62 | 1.43 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BRK-B vs BLK in plain English
- BRK-B is the bigger company — about 6.8× the market cap of BLK.
- BRK-B is cheaper on earnings (P/E 14.8 vs 24.3).
- BLK earns a higher return on equity (12% vs 10%).
- BLK is growing revenue faster (27% vs 4%).
- BLK pays a dividend (2.38%) 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.
BLK return calculator
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Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.