BRK-B vs ARES
By Alex · Tickerpine
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. vs Ares Management Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BRK-B | ARES |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $542.19 | $122.08 |
| Market cap | $1.16T | $40.50B |
| P/E ratio | 13.6 | 56.3 |
| ROE | 12.12% | 14.92% |
| Profit margin | 22.30% | 12.11% |
| Revenue growth | 10.00% | 9.60% |
| Dividend yield | 0.00% | 4.42% |
| Beta | 0.59 | 1.55 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BRK-B vs ARES in plain English
- BRK-B is the bigger company — about 28.7× the market cap of ARES.
- BRK-B is cheaper on earnings (P/E 13.6 vs 56.3).
- ARES earns a higher return on equity (15% vs 12%).
- BRK-B is growing revenue faster (10% vs 10%).
- ARES pays a dividend (4.42%) 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.
ARES return calculator
See what $1,000 in Ares Management Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.