BRK-B vs TRV
By Alex · Tickerpine
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. vs The Travelers Companies, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BRK-B | TRV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $542.19 | $398.28 |
| Market cap | $1.16T | $83.07B |
| P/E ratio | 13.6 | 10.5 |
| ROE | 12.12% | 27.50% |
| Profit margin | 22.30% | 17.03% |
| Revenue growth | 10.00% | -0.50% |
| Dividend yield | 0.00% | 1.26% |
| Beta | 0.59 | 0.44 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BRK-B vs TRV in plain English
- BRK-B is the bigger company — about 14.0× the market cap of TRV.
- TRV is cheaper on earnings (P/E 10.5 vs 13.6).
- TRV earns a higher return on equity (27% vs 12%).
- BRK-B is growing revenue faster (10% vs -0%).
- TRV 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.
TRV return calculator
See what $1,000 in The Travelers Companies, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.