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 | $592.94 | $160.74 |
| Market cap | $1.26T | $12.13B |
| P/E ratio | 16.6 | 10.8 |
| ROE | 10.57% | 19.26% |
| Profit margin | 19.50% | 18.89% |
| Revenue growth | 11.20% | 5.50% |
| Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.82% |
| Beta | 0.57 | 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 103.9× the market cap of GL.
- GL is cheaper on earnings (P/E 10.8 vs 16.6).
- GL earns a higher return on equity (19% vs 11%).
- BRK-B is growing revenue faster (11% vs 6%).
- GL pays a dividend (0.82%) 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.