BRK-B vs MET
By Alex · Tickerpine
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. vs MetLife, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BRK-B | MET |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $542.19 | $98.82 |
| Market cap | $1.16T | $62.80B |
| P/E ratio | 13.6 | 19.8 |
| ROE | 12.12% | 13.09% |
| Profit margin | 22.30% | 4.57% |
| Revenue growth | 10.00% | 10.50% |
| Dividend yield | 0.00% | 2.40% |
| Beta | 0.59 | 0.78 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BRK-B vs MET in plain English
- BRK-B is the bigger company — about 18.5× the market cap of MET.
- BRK-B is cheaper on earnings (P/E 13.6 vs 19.8).
- MET earns a higher return on equity (13% vs 12%).
- MET is growing revenue faster (10% vs 10%).
- MET pays a dividend (2.40%) 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.
MET return calculator
See what $1,000 in MetLife, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.