BRK-B vs AXP
By Alex · Tickerpine
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. vs American Express Company, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BRK-B | AXP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $542.19 | $313.22 |
| Market cap | $1.16T | $211.52B |
| P/E ratio | 13.6 | 19.0 |
| ROE | 12.12% | 34.38% |
| Profit margin | 22.30% | 16.14% |
| Revenue growth | 10.00% | 12.80% |
| Dividend yield | 0.00% | 1.17% |
| Beta | 0.59 | 1.08 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BRK-B vs AXP in plain English
- BRK-B is the bigger company — about 5.5× the market cap of AXP.
- BRK-B is cheaper on earnings (P/E 13.6 vs 19.0).
- AXP earns a higher return on equity (34% vs 12%).
- AXP is growing revenue faster (13% vs 10%).
- AXP pays a dividend (1.17%) 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.
AXP return calculator
See what $1,000 in American Express Company would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.