BRK-B vs L
By Alex · Tickerpine
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. vs Loews Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BRK-B | L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $592.94 | $111.90 |
| Market cap | $1.26T | $22.63B |
| P/E ratio | 16.6 | 15.5 |
| ROE | 10.57% | 8.21% |
| Profit margin | 19.50% | 7.93% |
| Revenue growth | 11.20% | 1.90% |
| Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.22% |
| Beta | 0.57 | 0.49 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BRK-B vs L in plain English
- BRK-B is the bigger company — about 55.7× the market cap of L.
- L is cheaper on earnings (P/E 15.5 vs 16.6).
- BRK-B earns a higher return on equity (11% vs 8%).
- BRK-B is growing revenue faster (11% vs 2%).
- L pays a dividend (0.22%) 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.
L return calculator
See what $1,000 in Loews Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.