BRK-B vs ERIE
By Alex · Tickerpine
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. vs Erie Indemnity Company, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BRK-B | ERIE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $498.66 | $238.71 |
| Market cap | $1.08T | $12.48B |
| P/E ratio | 14.8 | 21.9 |
| ROE | 10.50% | 25.85% |
| Profit margin | 19.30% | 13.97% |
| Revenue growth | 4.40% | 2.30% |
| Dividend yield | — | 2.45% |
| Beta | 0.62 | 0.31 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BRK-B vs ERIE in plain English
- BRK-B is the bigger company — about 86.2× the market cap of ERIE.
- BRK-B is cheaper on earnings (P/E 14.8 vs 21.9).
- ERIE earns a higher return on equity (26% vs 10%).
- BRK-B is growing revenue faster (4% vs 2%).
- ERIE pays a dividend (2.45%) 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.
ERIE return calculator
See what $1,000 in Erie Indemnity Company would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.