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 | $504.32 | $133.25 |
| Market cap | $1.08T | $223.52B |
| P/E ratio | 12.7 | 14.2 |
| ROE | 12.12% | 8.53% |
| Profit margin | 22.30% | 21.83% |
| Revenue growth | 10.00% | 15.50% |
| Dividend yield | — | 2.01% |
| Beta | 0.61 | 1.10 |
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 4.8× the market cap of C.
- BRK-B is cheaper on earnings (P/E 12.7 vs 14.2).
- BRK-B earns a higher return on equity (12% vs 9%).
- C is growing revenue faster (16% vs 10%).
- C pays a dividend (2.01%) 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.