BRK-B vs NTRS
By Alex · Tickerpine
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. vs Northern Trust Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BRK-B | NTRS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $542.19 | $167.92 |
| Market cap | $1.16T | $30.72B |
| P/E ratio | 13.6 | 13.2 |
| ROE | 12.12% | 18.44% |
| Profit margin | 22.30% | 26.00% |
| Revenue growth | 10.00% | 12.10% |
| Dividend yield | 0.00% | 2.10% |
| Beta | 0.59 | 1.25 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BRK-B vs NTRS in plain English
- BRK-B is the bigger company — about 37.8× the market cap of NTRS.
- NTRS is cheaper on earnings (P/E 13.2 vs 13.6).
- NTRS earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 12%).
- NTRS is growing revenue faster (12% vs 10%).
- NTRS pays a dividend (2.10%) 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.
NTRS return calculator
See what $1,000 in Northern Trust Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.