BRK-B vs BLK
By Alex · Tickerpine
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. vs BlackRock, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BRK-B | BLK |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $504.32 | $1,176.64 |
| Market cap | $1.08T | $191.18B |
| P/E ratio | 12.7 | 28.1 |
| ROE | 12.12% | 12.28% |
| Profit margin | 22.30% | 24.09% |
| Revenue growth | 10.00% | 30.60% |
| Dividend yield | — | 1.95% |
| Beta | 0.61 | 1.43 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BRK-B vs BLK in plain English
- BRK-B is the bigger company — about 5.6× the market cap of BLK.
- BRK-B is cheaper on earnings (P/E 12.7 vs 28.1).
- BLK earns a higher return on equity (12% vs 12%).
- BLK is growing revenue faster (31% vs 10%).
- BLK pays a dividend (1.95%) 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.
BLK return calculator
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Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.