BRK-B vs V
By Alex · Tickerpine
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. vs Visa Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BRK-B | V |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $504.32 | $384.14 |
| Market cap | $1.08T | $717.21B |
| P/E ratio | 12.7 | 32.7 |
| ROE | 12.12% | 61.19% |
| Profit margin | 22.30% | 50.78% |
| Revenue growth | 10.00% | 14.40% |
| Dividend yield | — | 0.70% |
| 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 V in plain English
- BRK-B is the bigger company — about 1.5× the market cap of V.
- BRK-B is cheaper on earnings (P/E 12.7 vs 32.7).
- V earns a higher return on equity (61% vs 12%).
- V is growing revenue faster (14% vs 10%).
- V pays a dividend (0.70%) 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.
V return calculator
See what $1,000 in Visa Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.