BRK-B vs PGR
By Alex · Tickerpine
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. vs The Progressive Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BRK-B | PGR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $498.66 | $224.34 |
| Market cap | $1.08T | $130.61B |
| P/E ratio | 14.8 | 11.4 |
| ROE | 10.50% | 37.90% |
| Profit margin | 19.30% | 12.93% |
| Revenue growth | 4.40% | 8.70% |
| Dividend yield | — | 6.20% |
| Beta | 0.62 | 0.27 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BRK-B vs PGR in plain English
- BRK-B is the bigger company — about 8.2× the market cap of PGR.
- PGR is cheaper on earnings (P/E 11.4 vs 14.8).
- PGR earns a higher return on equity (38% vs 10%).
- PGR is growing revenue faster (9% vs 4%).
- PGR pays a dividend (6.20%) 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.
PGR return calculator
See what $1,000 in The Progressive Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.