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 | $498.66 | $113.25 |
| Market cap | $1.08T | $23.30B |
| P/E ratio | 14.8 | 14.4 |
| ROE | 10.50% | 9.22% |
| Profit margin | 19.30% | 8.82% |
| Revenue growth | 4.40% | 1.40% |
| Dividend yield | — | 0.22% |
| Beta | 0.62 | 0.54 |
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 46.2× the market cap of L.
- L is cheaper on earnings (P/E 14.4 vs 14.8).
- BRK-B earns a higher return on equity (10% vs 9%).
- BRK-B is growing revenue faster (4% vs 1%).
- 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.