BRK-B vs FDS
By Alex · Tickerpine
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. vs FactSet Research Systems Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BRK-B | FDS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $504.32 | $296.08 |
| Market cap | $1.08T | $10.53B |
| P/E ratio | 12.7 | 20.1 |
| ROE | 12.12% | 27.03% |
| Profit margin | 22.30% | 23.21% |
| Revenue growth | 10.00% | 6.40% |
| Dividend yield | — | 1.52% |
| Beta | 0.61 | 0.69 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BRK-B vs FDS in plain English
- BRK-B is the bigger company — about 102.5× the market cap of FDS.
- BRK-B is cheaper on earnings (P/E 12.7 vs 20.1).
- FDS earns a higher return on equity (27% vs 12%).
- BRK-B is growing revenue faster (10% vs 6%).
- FDS pays a dividend (1.52%) 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.
FDS return calculator
See what $1,000 in FactSet Research Systems Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.