BRK-B vs BX
By Alex · Tickerpine
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. vs Blackstone Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BRK-B | BX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $498.66 | $115.40 |
| Market cap | $1.08T | $141.05B |
| P/E ratio | 14.8 | 29.6 |
| ROE | 10.50% | 29.53% |
| Profit margin | 19.30% | 21.21% |
| Revenue growth | 4.40% | 5.70% |
| Dividend yield | — | 4.31% |
| Beta | 0.62 | 1.58 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BRK-B vs BX in plain English
- BRK-B is the bigger company — about 7.6× the market cap of BX.
- BRK-B is cheaper on earnings (P/E 14.8 vs 29.6).
- BX earns a higher return on equity (30% vs 10%).
- BX is growing revenue faster (6% vs 4%).
- BX pays a dividend (4.31%) 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.
BX return calculator
See what $1,000 in Blackstone Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.