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 | $504.32 | $142.76 |
| Market cap | $1.08T | $47.09B |
| P/E ratio | 12.7 | 64.0 |
| ROE | 12.12% | 14.94% |
| Profit margin | 22.30% | 10.63% |
| Revenue growth | 10.00% | 5.80% |
| Dividend yield | — | 3.86% |
| Beta | 0.61 | 1.51 |
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 22.9× the market cap of ARES.
- BRK-B is cheaper on earnings (P/E 12.7 vs 64.0).
- ARES earns a higher return on equity (15% vs 12%).
- BRK-B is growing revenue faster (10% vs 6%).
- ARES pays a dividend (3.86%) 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.