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(BRK-A) Berkshire Hathaway - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US0846701086

Insurance, Energy, Railroad, Manufacturing, Retail

BRK-A EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS Growth (3Y CAGR): 97.37%
EPS Trend (3Y Correlation): 40.3%

BRK-A Revenue

Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR): 14.69%
Revenue Trend (3Y Correlation): 14.8%

Description: BRK-A Berkshire Hathaway

Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:BRK-A) is a multinational conglomerate holding company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. As a diversified financial services entity, its business operations span multiple industries, including insurance, retail, rail transportation, and energy.

The companys financial performance is characterized by a robust return on equity (RoE) of 12.77%, indicating its ability to generate profits from shareholders equity. With a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 23.36, investors expect future earnings growth, potentially driven by the companys diversified portfolio and strategic investments.

Key economic drivers influencing Berkshire Hathaways performance include interest rates, GDP growth, and industry-specific trends. As a significant player in the insurance sector, the companys float (premium revenue collected but not yet paid out in claims) provides a source of low-cost capital for investments. The effectiveness of its investment portfolio, coupled with underwriting profitability, will likely impact its overall financial performance.

To evaluate Berkshire Hathaways stock performance, relevant KPIs include the price-to-book (P/B) ratio, dividend yield, and operating cash flow growth. The companys ability to create value through strategic acquisitions, effective capital allocation, and operational efficiency will be crucial in driving long-term shareholder returns.

Berkshire Hathaways diversified business model, coupled with Warren Buffetts value investing approach, has historically contributed to its resilience during economic downturns. As a result, the companys stock may be viewed as a relatively stable investment opportunity, albeit with a high share price that may limit accessibility for some investors.

BRK-A Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD	1,030,236m
Sub-Industry	Diversified Financial Services
IPO / Inception	1980-03-17

BRK-A Stock Ratings

Growth Rating	74.7%
Fundamental	58.6%
Dividend Rating	-
Return 12m vs S&P 500	-8.06%
Analyst Rating	3.25 of 5

BRK-A Dividends

Currently no dividends paid

BRK-A Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m	-32.2%
Growth Correlation 12m	60.8%
Growth Correlation 5y	95.3%
CAGR 5y	18.26%
CAGR/Max DD 5y	0.70
Sharpe Ratio 12m	0.47
Alpha	-2.52
Beta	0.529
Volatility	14.94%
Current Volume	0.4k
Average Volume 20d	0.3k
Stop Loss	732621.6 (-3%)
Signal	0.43

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 3.0

Net Income (62.92b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 22.55b TTM)

FCFTA 0.01 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -2.21pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)

NWC/Revenue 113.0% (prev 93.18%; Δ 19.79pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)

CFO/TA 0.02 (>3.0%) and CFO 27.41b <= Net Income 62.92b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)

Net Debt (26.53b) to EBITDA (75.35b) ratio: 0.35 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)

Current Ratio 44.57 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)

Outstanding Shares last Quarter (1.44m) change vs 12m ago 0.10% (target <= -2.0% for YES)

Gross Margin 31.12% (prev 48.59%; Δ -17.47pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)

Asset Turnover 33.08% (prev 31.30%; Δ 1.78pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)

Interest Coverage Ratio 15.51 (EBITDA TTM 75.35b / Interest Expense TTM 4.23b) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 6.29

(A) 0.36 = (Total Current Assets 434.40b - Total Current Liabilities 9.75b) / Total Assets 1163.97b

(B) 0.61 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 713.19b / Total Assets 1163.97b

(D) 1.44 = Book Value of Equity 711.30b / Total Liabilities 493.69b

Total Rating: 6.29 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 58.61

1. Piotroski 3.0pt = -2.0

2. FCF Yield 0.78% = 0.39

3. FCF Margin 2.19% = 0.55

4. Debt/Equity 0.19 = 2.48

5. Debt/Ebitda 1.69 = 0.61

6. ROIC - WACC -0.25% = -0.31

7. RoE 9.67% = 0.81

8. Rev. Trend 14.82% = 0.74

9. Rev. CAGR 14.69% = 1.84

10. EPS Trend 40.29% = 1.01

11. EPS CAGR 97.37% = 2.50

What is the price of BRK-A shares?

As of August 31, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 755280.00 with a total of 427 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +2.84%, over one month by +5.83%, over three months by -0.43% and over the past year by +7.54%.

Is Berkshire Hathaway a good stock to buy?

Neither. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Berkshire Hathaway is currently (August 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 58.61 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of BRK-A is around 787409.70 USD . This means that BRK-A is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 4.25%.

Is BRK-A a buy, sell or hold?

Berkshire Hathaway has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.25. Therefor, it is recommend to hold BRK-A.

Strong Buy: 1
Buy: 0
Hold: 2
Sell: 1
Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the BRK-A price?

Issuer	Target	Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price	773186.8	2.4%
Analysts Target Price	775429.5	2.7%
ValueRay Target Price	867016.8	14.8%

Last update: 2025-08-18 02:04

BRK-A Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 1030.24b (1030.24b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 100.49b USD (last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 16.3934
P/E Forward = 22.6757
P/S = 2.7833
P/B = 1.5443
P/EG = 9.6817
Beta = 0.8
Revenue TTM = 375.89b USD
EBIT TTM = 65.59b USD
EBITDA TTM = 75.35b USD
Long Term Debt = 124.03b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 2.99b USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 127.02b USD (Calculated: Short Term 2.99b + Long Term 124.03b)
Net Debt = 26.53b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 1056.77b USD (1030.24b + Debt 127.02b - CCE 100.49b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 15.51 (Ebit TTM 65.59b / Interest Expense TTM 4.23b)
FCF Yield = 0.78% (FCF TTM 8.22b / Enterprise Value 1056.77b)
FCF Margin = 2.19% (FCF TTM 8.22b / Revenue TTM 375.89b)
Net Margin = 16.74% (Net Income TTM 62.92b / Revenue TTM 375.89b)
Gross Margin = 31.12% ((Revenue TTM 375.89b - Cost of Revenue TTM 258.91b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.49 (Enterprise Value 1056.77b / Book Value Of Equity 711.30b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.25% (Interest Expense 318.0m / Debt 127.02b)
Taxrate = 18.86% (from yearly Income Tax Expense: 20.82b / 110.38b)
NOPAT = 53.22b (EBIT 65.59b * (1 - 18.86%))
Current Ratio = 44.57 (Total Current Assets 434.40b / Total Current Liabilities 9.75b)
Debt / Equity = 0.19 (Debt 127.02b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 670.28b)
Debt / EBITDA = 1.69 (Net Debt 26.53b / EBITDA 75.35b)
Debt / FCF = 15.44 (Debt 127.02b / FCF TTM 8.22b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 650.80b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 5.41% (Net Income 62.92b, Total Assets 1163.97b )
RoE = 9.67% (Net Income TTM 62.92b / Total Stockholder Equity 650.80b)
RoCE = 8.47% (Ebit 65.59b / (Equity 650.80b + L.T.Debt 124.03b))
RoIC = 6.86% (NOPAT 53.22b / Invested Capital 775.78b)
WACC = 7.11% (E(1030.24b)/V(1157.26b) * Re(7.96%)) + (D(127.02b)/V(1157.26b) * Rd(0.25%) * (1-Tc(0.19)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: -90.0 | Cagr: -0.67%
Discount Rate = 7.96% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + ERP 8.05%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 77.22% ; FCFE base≈17.85b ; Y1≈16.65b ; Y5≈15.36b
Fair Price DCF = 530.4k (DCF Value 275.40b / Shares Outstanding 519.2k; 5y FCF grow -8.59% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: 14.82 | Revenue CAGR: 14.69%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: 5.03
EPS Correlation: 40.29 | EPS CAGR: 97.37%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: -9.34

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