BRK-B vs CB
By Alex · Tickerpine
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. vs Chubb Limited, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BRK-B | CB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $505.48 | $333.37 |
| Market cap | $1.08T | $128.61B |
| P/E ratio | 12.7 | 11.8 |
| ROE | 12.12% | 14.82% |
| Profit margin | 22.30% | 18.07% |
| Revenue growth | 10.00% | 6.10% |
| Dividend yield | — | 1.22% |
| Beta | 0.60 | 0.38 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BRK-B vs CB in plain English
- BRK-B is the bigger company — about 8.4× the market cap of CB.
- CB is cheaper on earnings (P/E 11.8 vs 12.7).
- CB earns a higher return on equity (15% vs 12%).
- BRK-B is growing revenue faster (10% vs 6%).
- CB pays a dividend (1.22%) 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.
CB return calculator
See what $1,000 in Chubb Limited would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.