BRK-B vs FITB
By Alex · Tickerpine
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. vs Fifth Third Bancorp, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BRK-B | FITB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $542.19 | $52.98 |
| Market cap | $1.16T | $48.05B |
| P/E ratio | 13.6 | 17.8 |
| ROE | 12.12% | 9.42% |
| Profit margin | 22.30% | 23.04% |
| Revenue growth | 10.00% | 50.00% |
| Dividend yield | 0.00% | 3.17% |
| Beta | 0.59 | 0.99 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BRK-B vs FITB in plain English
- BRK-B is the bigger company — about 24.2× the market cap of FITB.
- BRK-B is cheaper on earnings (P/E 13.6 vs 17.8).
- BRK-B earns a higher return on equity (12% vs 9%).
- FITB is growing revenue faster (50% vs 10%).
- FITB pays a dividend (3.17%) 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.
FITB return calculator
See what $1,000 in Fifth Third Bancorp would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.