BRK-B vs BX
By Alex · Tickerpine
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. vs Blackstone Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BRK-B | BX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $504.32 | $143.41 |
| Market cap | $1.08T | $171.42B |
| P/E ratio | 12.7 | 32.1 |
| ROE | 12.12% | 31.37% |
| Profit margin | 22.30% | 22.73% |
| Revenue growth | 10.00% | 28.60% |
| Dividend yield | — | 3.64% |
| Beta | 0.61 | 1.55 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BRK-B vs BX in plain English
- BRK-B is the bigger company — about 6.3× the market cap of BX.
- BRK-B is cheaper on earnings (P/E 12.7 vs 32.1).
- BX earns a higher return on equity (31% vs 12%).
- BX is growing revenue faster (29% vs 10%).
- BX pays a dividend (3.64%) 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.
BX return calculator
See what $1,000 in Blackstone Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.