(BRK-B) Berkshire Hathaway - Ratings and Ratios
Insurance, Rail, Utilities, Manufacturing, Retail, Chemicals
BRK-B EPS (Earnings per Share)
BRK-B Revenue
Description: BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is a diversified conglomerate with a wide range of businesses across insurance, freight rail transportation, utilities, and manufacturing. The companys insurance segment provides various types of insurance and reinsurance, while its rail transportation business operates in North America. Berkshire Hathaways utility business generates and distributes electricity from multiple sources, including natural gas, coal, and renewable energy.
In addition to its core businesses, Berkshire Hathaway has a diverse portfolio of manufacturing companies that produce a range of products, including confectionery, chemicals, and building materials. The company also has a significant presence in the consumer goods sector, with businesses that manufacture and distribute products such as recreational vehicles, apparel, and footwear. Furthermore, Berkshire Hathaway has investments in various other industries, including aviation, automotive retail, and logistics.
From a financial perspective, Berkshire Hathaway has a market capitalization of over $1 trillion USD, with a return on equity (ROE) of 12.77%. The companys diversified business model and significant scale provide a strong foundation for long-term growth. Key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor include revenue growth, operating margin, and book value per share. Berkshire Hathaways book value per share has historically been a key metric for Warren Buffett, the companys CEO and Chairman, and is closely watched by investors. The companys dividend yield is not a key metric, as Berkshire Hathaway does not pay a dividend, instead reinvesting its earnings in the business.
To evaluate Berkshire Hathaways future prospects, its essential to analyze the companys financial performance, industry trends, and competitive landscape. KPIs such as revenue growth, operating margin, and return on capital can provide insights into the companys operational efficiency and ability to generate returns on investment. Additionally, monitoring the companys cash flow generation and capital allocation decisions can help investors understand its ability to create value over the long term.
BRK-B Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 1,033,759m |
| Sub-Industry | Diversified Financial Services |
| IPO / Inception | 1996-05-09 |
BRK-B Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 74.3% |
| Fundamental | 58.7% |
| Dividend Rating | - |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -8.19% |
| Analyst Rating | 4.0 of 5 |
BRK-B Dividends
Currently no dividends paidBRK-B Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | -32.1% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 60.4% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 95% |
| CAGR 5y | 18.27% |
| CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.69 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.28 |
| Alpha | -2.75 |
| Beta | 0.533 |
| Volatility | 15.45% |
| Current Volume | 3686.4k |
| Average Volume 20d | 4530.4k |
| Stop Loss | 487.8 (-3%) |
| Signal | -0.13 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 4.0
| Net Income (62.92b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 22.21b TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.01 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -2.21pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 105.6% (prev 65.15%; Δ 40.44pp) (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 (94.68b) ratio: 0.28 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 7.72 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (2.16b) change vs 12m ago 0.17% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 35.60% (prev 26.68%; Δ 8.92pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 32.57% (prev 30.69%; Δ 1.88pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 15.80 (EBITDA TTM 94.68b / Interest Expense TTM 5.16b) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 6.20
| (A) 0.34 = (Total Current Assets 448.98b - Total Current Liabilities 58.12b) / Total Assets 1163.97b |
| (B) 0.61 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 713.19b / Total Assets 1163.97b |
| (C) 0.07 = EBIT TTM 81.59b / Avg Total Assets 1136.41b |
| (D) 1.44 = Book Value of Equity 711.30b / Total Liabilities 493.69b |
| Total Rating: 6.20 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 58.73
| 1. Piotroski 4.0pt = -1.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield 0.78% = 0.39 |
| 3. FCF Margin 2.22% = 0.56 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.19 = 2.48 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 1.34 = 1.24 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC 1.34% = 1.67 |
| 7. RoE 9.68% = 0.81 |
| 8. Rev. Trend -27.77% = -1.39 |
| 9. Rev. CAGR 6.94% = 0.87 |
| 10. EPS Trend 24.30% = 0.61 |
| 11. EPS CAGR 99.73% = 2.50 |
What is the price of BRK-B shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +2.86%, over one month by +5.54%, over three months by -0.63% and over the past year by +7.39%.
Is Berkshire Hathaway a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of BRK-B is around 523.72 USD . This means that BRK-B is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 4.12%.
Is BRK-B a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 2
- Buy: 0
- Hold: 2
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the BRK-B price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 523 | 4% |
| Analysts Target Price | 521 | 3.6% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 577.1 | 14.7% |
Last update: 2025-08-16 02:58
BRK-B Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 100.49b USD (last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 16.4229
P/E Forward = 22.9358
P/S = 2.7928
P/B = 1.5477
P/EG = 10.0559
Beta = 0.8
Revenue TTM = 370.15b USD
EBIT TTM = 81.59b USD
EBITDA TTM = 94.68b 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 = 1060.29b USD (1033.76b + Debt 127.02b - CCE 100.49b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 15.80 (Ebit TTM 81.59b / Interest Expense TTM 5.16b)
FCF Yield = 0.78% (FCF TTM 8.22b / Enterprise Value 1060.29b)
FCF Margin = 2.22% (FCF TTM 8.22b / Revenue TTM 370.15b)
Net Margin = 17.00% (Net Income TTM 62.92b / Revenue TTM 370.15b)
Gross Margin = 35.60% ((Revenue TTM 370.15b - Cost of Revenue TTM 238.38b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.49 (Enterprise Value 1060.29b / Book Value Of Equity 711.30b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.99% (Interest Expense 1.25b / Debt 127.02b)
Taxrate = 18.86% (from yearly Income Tax Expense: 20.82b / 110.38b)
NOPAT = 66.21b (EBIT 81.59b * (1 - 18.86%))
Current Ratio = 7.72 (Total Current Assets 448.98b / Total Current Liabilities 58.12b)
Debt / Equity = 0.19 (Debt 127.02b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 667.99b)
Debt / EBITDA = 1.34 (Net Debt 26.53b / EBITDA 94.68b)
Debt / FCF = 15.44 (Debt 127.02b / FCF TTM 8.22b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 650.22b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 5.41% (Net Income 62.92b, Total Assets 1163.97b )
RoE = 9.68% (Net Income TTM 62.92b / Total Stockholder Equity 650.22b)
RoCE = 10.54% (Ebit 81.59b / (Equity 650.22b + L.T.Debt 124.03b))
RoIC = 8.53% (NOPAT 66.21b / Invested Capital 775.78b)
WACC = 7.19% (E(1033.76b)/V(1160.78b) * Re(7.98%)) + (D(127.02b)/V(1160.78b) * Rd(0.99%) * (1-Tc(0.19)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: -90.0 | Cagr: -1.08%
Discount Rate = 7.98% (= 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 = 199.8 (DCF Value 275.40b / Shares Outstanding 1.38b; 5y FCF grow -8.59% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: -27.77 | Revenue CAGR: 6.94%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: 26.10
EPS Correlation: 24.30 | EPS CAGR: 99.73%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: -8.54
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