BRK-B vs MRSH
By Alex · Tickerpine
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. vs Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BRK-B | MRSH |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $542.19 | $197.48 |
| Market cap | $1.16T | $94.24B |
| P/E ratio | 13.6 | 23.9 |
| ROE | 12.12% | 27.24% |
| Profit margin | 22.30% | 14.20% |
| Revenue growth | 10.00% | 8.10% |
| Dividend yield | 0.00% | 2.01% |
| Beta | 0.59 | 0.58 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BRK-B vs MRSH in plain English
- BRK-B is the bigger company — about 12.3× the market cap of MRSH.
- BRK-B is cheaper on earnings (P/E 13.6 vs 23.9).
- MRSH earns a higher return on equity (27% vs 12%).
- BRK-B is growing revenue faster (10% vs 8%).
- MRSH pays a dividend (2.01%) 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.
MRSH return calculator
See what $1,000 in Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.