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Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) vs. Mastercard (MA)

This page compares Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) with Mastercard (MA) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) and Mastercard (MA) both belong to the Financial Services industry, though BRK.A is classified under Multi-Sector Holdings while MA falls under Transaction & Payment Processing Services.

SymbolBRK.AMA
Company NameBerkshire Hathaway Inc.Mastercard Incorporated
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorFinancialsFinancials
GICS Industry GroupFinancial ServicesFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial ServicesFinancial Services
GICS Sub-IndustryMulti-Sector HoldingsTransaction & Payment Processing Services
Market Capitalization1,032.97 billion USD441.46 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateMarch 17, 1980May 25, 2006
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Historical Performance

Mastercard (MA) trades around 3.83M shares per day on average, while Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) sees only 0.00M — a volume gap that can matter for position sizing, exit liquidity, and order execution.

BRK.A
MA
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Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) vs. Mastercard (MA): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Historical Performance at a Glance

SymbolBRK.AMA
5-Day Price Return-0.75%1.10%
13-Week Price Return-3.71%-3.97%
26-Week Price Return-6.73%-10.07%
52-Week Price Return-5.65%-12.28%
Month-to-Date Return0.91%-0.66%
Year-to-Date Return-4.82%-12.48%
10-Day Avg. Volume0.00M3.43M
3-Month Avg. Volume0.00M3.83M
3-Month Volatility15.33%25.54%
Beta0.260.76

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Mastercard (MA) posts Return on Equity (TTM) of 206.14%, above its industry benchmark range, while Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) at 10.31% sits closer to the industry mid-range.

BRK.A

Financial Services industry group

10.31%

Max
47.95%
Q3
23.50%
Median
14.09%
Q1
6.10%
Min
-18.72%

MA

Financial Services industry group

206.14%

Max
47.95%
Q3
23.50%
Median
14.09%
Q1
6.10%
Min
-18.72%
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) vs. Mastercard (MA): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Financial Services industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Mastercard (MA) at 45.88% ranks in the top quartile for Net Profit Margin (TTM), ahead of Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) at 19.31%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

BRK.A

Financial Services industry group

19.31%

Max
53.82%
Q3
25.02%
Median
14.32%
Q1
5.67%
Min
-19.79%

MA

Financial Services industry group

45.88%

Max
53.82%
Q3
25.02%
Median
14.32%
Q1
5.67%
Min
-19.79%
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) vs. Mastercard (MA): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Financial Services industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Mastercard (MA) at 57.91% ranks in the top quartile for Operating Profit Margin (TTM), ahead of Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) at 12.52%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

BRK.A

Financial Services industry group

12.52%

Max
73.39%
Q3
36.76%
Median
20.24%
Q1
11.35%
Min
-19.92%

MA

Financial Services industry group

57.91%

Max
73.39%
Q3
36.76%
Median
20.24%
Q1
11.35%
Min
-19.92%
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) vs. Mastercard (MA): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Financial Services industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolBRK.AMA
Return on Equity (TTM)10.31%206.14%
Return on Assets (TTM)5.96%29.47%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)19.31%45.88%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)12.52%57.91%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)24.81%--

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Current Ratio (MRQ) isn’t a meaningful figure for either Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) in Financial Services or Mastercard (MA) in Financial Services under our convention.

BRK.A

Financial Services industry group

1.23

Max
4.77
Q3
2.27
Median
1.19
Q1
0.59
Min
0.00

MA

Financial Services industry group

0.98

Max
4.77
Q3
2.27
Median
1.19
Q1
0.59
Min
0.00
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) vs. Mastercard (MA): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Financial Services industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) isn’t a meaningful figure for either Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) in Financial Services or Mastercard (MA) in Financial Services under our convention.

BRK.A

Financial Services industry group

0.18

Max
8.59
Q3
3.69
Median
1.22
Q1
0.23
Min
0.00

MA

Financial Services industry group

2.82

Max
8.59
Q3
3.69
Median
1.22
Q1
0.23
Min
0.00
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) vs. Mastercard (MA): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Financial Services industry group benchmark.

Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)

Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) isn’t a meaningful figure for either Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) in Financial Services or Mastercard (MA) in Financial Services under our convention.

BRK.A

Financial Services industry group

0.57

Max
33.37
Q3
20.09
Median
5.74
Q1
1.25
Min
-3.76

MA

Financial Services industry group

32.07

Max
33.37
Q3
20.09
Median
5.74
Q1
1.25
Min
-3.76
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) vs. Mastercard (MA): A comparison of their Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) against the Financial Services industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolBRK.AMA
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.230.98
Quick Ratio (MRQ)0.990.98
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.182.82
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)0.5732.07

Growth

Revenue Growth

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) vs. Mastercard (MA): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolBRK.AMA
Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)4.40%15.83%
Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)1.11%16.75%
3-Year Revenue CAGR7.14%13.82%
5-Year Revenue CAGR8.63%16.47%

EPS Growth

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) vs. Mastercard (MA): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolBRK.AMA
EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)119.53%21.14%
EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)-10.46%21.21%
3-Year EPS CAGR--17.34%
5-Year EPS CAGR11.79%20.99%

Dividend

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) pays no dividend (yield 0.00%) — often a deliberate choice to reinvest earnings rather than return cash. Meanwhile Mastercard (MA) reports a yield of 0.64%, ranking against industry peers normally.

BRK.A

Financial Services industry group

0.00%

Max
9.30%
Q3
3.78%
Median
1.47%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

MA

Financial Services industry group

0.64%

Max
9.30%
Q3
3.78%
Median
1.47%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) vs. Mastercard (MA): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Financial Services industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) pays no dividend (payout 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile Mastercard (MA) reports a payout of 18.23%, ranking against industry peers normally.

BRK.A

Financial Services industry group

0.00%

Max
119.94%
Q3
55.80%
Median
23.88%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

MA

Financial Services industry group

18.23%

Max
119.94%
Q3
55.80%
Median
23.88%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) vs. Mastercard (MA): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Financial Services industry group benchmark.

Dividend at a Glance

SymbolBRK.AMA
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.00%0.64%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)0.00%18.23%

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) at 14.26 carries typical industry Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Mastercard (MA) at 28.36 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — MA carries a higher trailing earnings multiple relative to peers.

BRK.A

Financial Services industry group

14.26

Max
54.42
Q3
28.33
Median
16.17
Q1
10.23
Min
1.22

MA

Financial Services industry group

28.36

Max
54.42
Q3
28.33
Median
16.17
Q1
10.23
Min
1.22
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) vs. Mastercard (MA): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Financial Services industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) at 2.75 hovers around the typical industry Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Mastercard (MA) at 13.01 sits above its industry benchmark range — an elevated trailing revenue multiple for MA relative to peers.

BRK.A

Financial Services industry group

2.75

Max
9.16
Q3
4.55
Median
2.49
Q1
1.38
Min
0.02

MA

Financial Services industry group

13.01

Max
9.16
Q3
4.55
Median
2.49
Q1
1.38
Min
0.02
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) vs. Mastercard (MA): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Financial Services industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) at 1.42 hovers around the typical industry Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while Mastercard (MA) at 66.32 sits above its industry benchmark range — an elevated book-value multiple for MA relative to peers.

BRK.A

Financial Services industry group

1.42

Max
9.08
Q3
4.33
Median
2.13
Q1
1.08
Min
0.20

MA

Financial Services industry group

66.32

Max
9.08
Q3
4.33
Median
2.13
Q1
1.08
Min
0.20
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) vs. Mastercard (MA): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Financial Services industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolBRK.AMA
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)14.2628.36
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)2.7513.01
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)1.4266.32
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM)43.2925.86