BRK-B vs C
By Alex · Tickerpine
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. vs Citigroup Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BRK-B | C |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $542.19 | $120.62 |
| Market cap | $1.16T | $202.33B |
| P/E ratio | 13.6 | 11.8 |
| ROE | 12.12% | 9.35% |
| Profit margin | 22.30% | 23.21% |
| Revenue growth | 10.00% | 8.00% |
| Dividend yield | 0.00% | 2.22% |
| Beta | 0.59 | 1.11 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BRK-B vs C in plain English
- BRK-B is the bigger company — about 5.7× the market cap of C.
- C is cheaper on earnings (P/E 11.8 vs 13.6).
- BRK-B earns a higher return on equity (12% vs 9%).
- BRK-B is growing revenue faster (10% vs 8%).
- C pays a dividend (2.22%) 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.
C return calculator
See what $1,000 in Citigroup Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.