BRK-B vs TRV
By Alex · Tickerpine
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. vs The Travelers Companies, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BRK-B | TRV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $503.09 | $363.16 |
| Market cap | $1.08T | $75.75B |
| P/E ratio | 12.7 | 9.8 |
| ROE | 12.12% | 26.51% |
| Profit margin | 22.30% | 16.95% |
| Revenue growth | 10.00% | 0.30% |
| Dividend yield | — | 1.38% |
| Beta | 0.60 | 0.45 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BRK-B vs TRV in plain English
- BRK-B is the bigger company — about 14.2× the market cap of TRV.
- TRV is cheaper on earnings (P/E 9.8 vs 12.7).
- TRV earns a higher return on equity (27% vs 12%).
- BRK-B is growing revenue faster (10% vs 0%).
- TRV pays a dividend (1.38%) 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.
TRV return calculator
See what $1,000 in The Travelers Companies, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.