BRK-B vs V
By Alex · Tickerpine
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. vs Visa Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BRK-B | V |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $542.19 | $407.92 |
| Market cap | $1.16T | $765.81B |
| P/E ratio | 13.6 | 34.7 |
| ROE | 12.12% | 61.19% |
| Profit margin | 22.30% | 50.78% |
| Revenue growth | 10.00% | 14.40% |
| Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.66% |
| Beta | 0.59 | 0.77 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BRK-B vs V in plain English
- BRK-B is the bigger company — about 1.5× the market cap of V.
- BRK-B is cheaper on earnings (P/E 13.6 vs 34.7).
- V earns a higher return on equity (61% vs 12%).
- V is growing revenue faster (14% vs 10%).
- V pays a dividend (0.66%) 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.
V return calculator
See what $1,000 in Visa Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.