BRK-B vs GL
By Alex · Tickerpine
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. vs Globe Life Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BRK-B | GL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $503.09 | $166.69 |
| Market cap | $1.08T | $12.81B |
| P/E ratio | 12.7 | 11.1 |
| ROE | 12.12% | 20.94% |
| Profit margin | 22.30% | 19.58% |
| Revenue growth | 10.00% | 8.00% |
| Dividend yield | — | 0.79% |
| Beta | 0.60 | 0.46 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BRK-B vs GL in plain English
- BRK-B is the bigger company — about 84.1× the market cap of GL.
- GL is cheaper on earnings (P/E 11.1 vs 12.7).
- GL earns a higher return on equity (21% vs 12%).
- BRK-B is growing revenue faster (10% vs 8%).
- GL pays a dividend (0.79%) 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.
GL return calculator
See what $1,000 in Globe Life Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.