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 | $498.66 | $327.37 |
| Market cap | $1.08T | $69.61B |
| P/E ratio | 14.8 | 9.8 |
| ROE | 10.50% | 25.27% |
| Profit margin | 19.30% | 15.54% |
| Revenue growth | 4.40% | 1.00% |
| Dividend yield | — | 1.53% |
| Beta | 0.62 | 0.49 |
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 15.5× the market cap of TRV.
- TRV is cheaper on earnings (P/E 9.8 vs 14.8).
- TRV earns a higher return on equity (25% vs 10%).
- BRK-B is growing revenue faster (4% vs 1%).
- TRV pays a dividend (1.53%) 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.