BRK-B vs MET
By Alex · Tickerpine
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. vs MetLife, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BRK-B | MET |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $498.66 | $85.95 |
| Market cap | $1.08T | $55.30B |
| P/E ratio | 14.8 | 16.6 |
| ROE | 10.50% | 13.01% |
| Profit margin | 19.30% | 4.67% |
| Revenue growth | 4.40% | 2.70% |
| Dividend yield | — | 2.76% |
| Beta | 0.62 | 0.78 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BRK-B vs MET in plain English
- BRK-B is the bigger company — about 19.4× the market cap of MET.
- BRK-B is cheaper on earnings (P/E 14.8 vs 16.6).
- MET earns a higher return on equity (13% vs 10%).
- BRK-B is growing revenue faster (4% vs 3%).
- MET pays a dividend (2.76%) 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.
MET return calculator
See what $1,000 in MetLife, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.