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 | $498.66 | $141.76 |
| Market cap | $1.08T | $241.78B |
| P/E ratio | 14.8 | 17.5 |
| ROE | 10.50% | 7.65% |
| Profit margin | 19.30% | 20.36% |
| Revenue growth | 4.40% | 15.90% |
| Dividend yield | — | 1.69% |
| Beta | 0.62 | 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 4.4× the market cap of C.
- BRK-B is cheaper on earnings (P/E 14.8 vs 17.5).
- BRK-B earns a higher return on equity (10% vs 8%).
- C is growing revenue faster (16% vs 4%).
- C pays a dividend (1.69%) 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.