BRK-B vs PFG
By Alex · Tickerpine
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. vs Principal Financial Group, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BRK-B | PFG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $498.66 | $107.75 |
| Market cap | $1.08T | $23.28B |
| P/E ratio | 14.8 | 15.5 |
| ROE | 10.50% | 13.39% |
| Profit margin | 19.30% | 10.10% |
| Revenue growth | 4.40% | -4.50% |
| Dividend yield | — | 3.04% |
| Beta | 0.62 | 0.90 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BRK-B vs PFG in plain English
- BRK-B is the bigger company — about 46.2× the market cap of PFG.
- BRK-B is cheaper on earnings (P/E 14.8 vs 15.5).
- PFG earns a higher return on equity (13% vs 10%).
- BRK-B is growing revenue faster (4% vs -4%).
- PFG pays a dividend (3.04%) 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.
PFG return calculator
See what $1,000 in Principal Financial Group, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.