BRK-B vs CB
By Alex · Tickerpine
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. vs Chubb Limited, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BRK-B | CB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $542.19 | $355.11 |
| Market cap | $1.16T | $137.00B |
| P/E ratio | 13.6 | 12.4 |
| ROE | 12.12% | 14.25% |
| Profit margin | 22.30% | 18.12% |
| Revenue growth | 10.00% | 1.30% |
| Dividend yield | 0.00% | 1.15% |
| Beta | 0.59 | 0.36 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BRK-B vs CB in plain English
- BRK-B is the bigger company — about 8.5× the market cap of CB.
- CB is cheaper on earnings (P/E 12.4 vs 13.6).
- CB earns a higher return on equity (14% vs 12%).
- BRK-B is growing revenue faster (10% vs 1%).
- CB pays a dividend (1.15%) 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.
CB return calculator
See what $1,000 in Chubb Limited would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.