BRK-B vs PYPL
By Alex · Tickerpine
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. vs PayPal Holdings, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BRK-B | PYPL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $498.66 | $44.29 |
| Market cap | $1.08T | $39.07B |
| P/E ratio | 14.8 | 8.3 |
| ROE | 10.50% | 25.12% |
| Profit margin | 19.30% | 15.00% |
| Revenue growth | 4.40% | 7.20% |
| Dividend yield | — | 1.26% |
| Beta | 0.62 | 1.34 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BRK-B vs PYPL in plain English
- BRK-B is the bigger company — about 27.5× the market cap of PYPL.
- PYPL is cheaper on earnings (P/E 8.3 vs 14.8).
- PYPL earns a higher return on equity (25% vs 10%).
- PYPL is growing revenue faster (7% vs 4%).
- PYPL pays a dividend (1.26%) 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.
PYPL return calculator
See what $1,000 in PayPal Holdings, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.