BRK-B vs AIG
By Alex · Tickerpine
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. vs American International Group, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BRK-B | AIG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $498.66 | $75.57 |
| Market cap | $1.08T | $40.07B |
| P/E ratio | 14.8 | 13.3 |
| ROE | 10.50% | 7.72% |
| Profit margin | 19.30% | 11.84% |
| Revenue growth | 4.40% | 1.40% |
| Dividend yield | — | 2.65% |
| Beta | 0.62 | 0.54 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BRK-B vs AIG in plain English
- BRK-B is the bigger company — about 26.8× the market cap of AIG.
- AIG is cheaper on earnings (P/E 13.3 vs 14.8).
- BRK-B earns a higher return on equity (10% vs 8%).
- BRK-B is growing revenue faster (4% vs 1%).
- AIG pays a dividend (2.65%) 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.
AIG return calculator
See what $1,000 in American International Group, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.