BRK-B vs AXP
By Alex · Tickerpine
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. vs American Express Company, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BRK-B | AXP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $498.66 | $340.36 |
| Market cap | $1.08T | $232.24B |
| P/E ratio | 14.8 | 21.2 |
| ROE | 10.50% | 34.42% |
| Profit margin | 19.30% | 16.30% |
| Revenue growth | 4.40% | 11.60% |
| Dividend yield | — | 1.12% |
| Beta | 0.62 | 1.06 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BRK-B vs AXP in plain English
- BRK-B is the bigger company — about 4.6× the market cap of AXP.
- BRK-B is cheaper on earnings (P/E 14.8 vs 21.2).
- AXP earns a higher return on equity (34% vs 10%).
- AXP is growing revenue faster (12% vs 4%).
- AXP pays a dividend (1.12%) 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.
AXP return calculator
See what $1,000 in American Express Company would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.