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 | $592.94 | $102.65 |
| Market cap | $1.26T | $64.51B |
| P/E ratio | 16.6 | 13.4 |
| ROE | 10.57% | 19.92% |
| Profit margin | 19.50% | 6.21% |
| Revenue growth | 11.20% | 18.20% |
| Dividend yield | 0.00% | 2.31% |
| Beta | 0.57 | 0.77 |
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 19.5× the market cap of MET.
- MET is cheaper on earnings (P/E 13.4 vs 16.6).
- MET earns a higher return on equity (20% vs 11%).
- MET is growing revenue faster (18% vs 11%).
- MET pays a dividend (2.31%) 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.