BRK-B vs PGR
By Alex · Tickerpine
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. vs The Progressive Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BRK-B | PGR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $542.19 | $228.07 |
| Market cap | $1.16T | $132.37B |
| P/E ratio | 13.6 | 11.5 |
| ROE | 12.12% | 33.24% |
| Profit margin | 22.30% | 12.67% |
| Revenue growth | 10.00% | 3.00% |
| Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.18% |
| Beta | 0.59 | 0.23 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BRK-B vs PGR in plain English
- BRK-B is the bigger company — about 8.8× the market cap of PGR.
- PGR is cheaper on earnings (P/E 11.5 vs 13.6).
- PGR earns a higher return on equity (33% vs 12%).
- BRK-B is growing revenue faster (10% vs 3%).
- PGR pays a dividend (0.18%) 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.
PGR return calculator
See what $1,000 in The Progressive Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.