BRK-B vs MET
By Alex · Tickerpine
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. vs MetLife, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BRK-B | MET |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $504.32 | $95.87 |
| Market cap | $1.08T | $60.92B |
| P/E ratio | 12.7 | 18.4 |
| ROE | 12.12% | 13.09% |
| Profit margin | 22.30% | 4.57% |
| Revenue growth | 10.00% | 10.50% |
| Dividend yield | — | 2.46% |
| Beta | 0.61 | 0.76 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BRK-B vs MET in plain English
- BRK-B is the bigger company — about 17.7× the market cap of MET.
- BRK-B is cheaper on earnings (P/E 12.7 vs 18.4).
- MET earns a higher return on equity (13% vs 12%).
- MET is growing revenue faster (10% vs 10%).
- MET pays a dividend (2.46%) 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.
MET return calculator
See what $1,000 in MetLife, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.