BRK-B vs FITB
By Alex · Tickerpine
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. vs Fifth Third Bancorp, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BRK-B | FITB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $505.48 | $52.10 |
| Market cap | $1.08T | $47.25B |
| P/E ratio | 12.7 | 17.5 |
| ROE | 12.12% | 8.44% |
| Profit margin | 22.30% | 23.24% |
| Revenue growth | 10.00% | 51.80% |
| Dividend yield | — | 3.22% |
| Beta | 0.60 | 0.91 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BRK-B vs FITB in plain English
- BRK-B is the bigger company — about 22.9× the market cap of FITB.
- BRK-B is cheaper on earnings (P/E 12.7 vs 17.5).
- BRK-B earns a higher return on equity (12% vs 8%).
- FITB is growing revenue faster (52% vs 10%).
- FITB pays a dividend (3.22%) 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.
FITB return calculator
See what $1,000 in Fifth Third Bancorp would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.