BRK-B vs TFC
By Alex · Tickerpine
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. vs Truist Financial Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BRK-B | TFC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $505.48 | $47.66 |
| Market cap | $1.08T | $58.22B |
| P/E ratio | 12.7 | 11.0 |
| ROE | 12.12% | 9.06% |
| Profit margin | 22.30% | 30.69% |
| Revenue growth | 10.00% | 8.20% |
| Dividend yield | — | 4.36% |
| Beta | 0.60 | 0.86 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BRK-B vs TFC in plain English
- BRK-B is the bigger company — about 18.6× the market cap of TFC.
- TFC is cheaper on earnings (P/E 11.0 vs 12.7).
- BRK-B earns a higher return on equity (12% vs 9%).
- BRK-B is growing revenue faster (10% vs 8%).
- TFC pays a dividend (4.36%) 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.
TFC return calculator
See what $1,000 in Truist Financial Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.