BRK-B vs BAC
By Alex · Tickerpine
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. vs Bank of America Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BRK-B | BAC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $504.32 | $62.43 |
| Market cap | $1.08T | $436.56B |
| P/E ratio | 12.7 | 14.4 |
| ROE | 12.12% | 11.20% |
| Profit margin | 22.30% | 29.52% |
| Revenue growth | 10.00% | 16.80% |
| Dividend yield | — | 2.05% |
| Beta | 0.61 | 1.17 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BRK-B vs BAC in plain English
- BRK-B is the bigger company — about 2.5× the market cap of BAC.
- BRK-B is cheaper on earnings (P/E 12.7 vs 14.4).
- BRK-B earns a higher return on equity (12% vs 11%).
- BAC is growing revenue faster (17% vs 10%).
- BAC pays a dividend (2.05%) 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.
BAC return calculator
See what $1,000 in Bank of America Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.