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 | $505.48 | $104.82 |
| Market cap | $1.08T | $21.43B |
| P/E ratio | 12.7 | 12.9 |
| ROE | 12.12% | 9.31% |
| Profit margin | 22.30% | 9.02% |
| Revenue growth | 10.00% | 3.90% |
| Dividend yield | — | 0.24% |
| Beta | 0.60 | 0.51 |
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 50.5× the market cap of L.
- BRK-B is cheaper on earnings (P/E 12.7 vs 12.9).
- BRK-B earns a higher return on equity (12% vs 9%).
- BRK-B is growing revenue faster (10% vs 4%).
- L pays a dividend (0.24%) 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.