BRK-B vs BEN
By Alex · Tickerpine
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. vs Franklin Resources, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BRK-B | BEN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $498.66 | $33.21 |
| Market cap | $1.08T | $17.26B |
| P/E ratio | 14.8 | 25.4 |
| ROE | 10.50% | 6.70% |
| Profit margin | 19.30% | 8.12% |
| Revenue growth | 4.40% | 8.70% |
| Dividend yield | — | 3.97% |
| Beta | 0.62 | 1.59 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BRK-B vs BEN in plain English
- BRK-B is the bigger company — about 62.3× the market cap of BEN.
- BRK-B is cheaper on earnings (P/E 14.8 vs 25.4).
- BRK-B earns a higher return on equity (10% vs 7%).
- BEN is growing revenue faster (9% vs 4%).
- BEN pays a dividend (3.97%) 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.
BEN return calculator
See what $1,000 in Franklin Resources, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.