BRK-B vs AFL
By Alex · Tickerpine
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. vs Aflac Incorporated, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BRK-B | AFL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $504.32 | $116.18 |
| Market cap | $1.08T | $58.25B |
| P/E ratio | 12.7 | 12.8 |
| ROE | 12.12% | 16.91% |
| Profit margin | 22.30% | 26.91% |
| Revenue growth | 10.00% | -1.00% |
| Dividend yield | — | 2.06% |
| Beta | 0.61 | 0.59 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BRK-B vs AFL in plain English
- BRK-B is the bigger company — about 18.5× the market cap of AFL.
- BRK-B is cheaper on earnings (P/E 12.7 vs 12.8).
- AFL earns a higher return on equity (17% vs 12%).
- BRK-B is growing revenue faster (10% vs -1%).
- AFL pays a dividend (2.06%) 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.
AFL return calculator
See what $1,000 in Aflac Incorporated would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.