BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC-CL A (BRK.A) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:BRK.A - US0846701086 - Common Stock
755800 USD
+1054 (+0.14%)
Taking everything into account, BRK.A scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BRK.A was compared to 97 industry peers in the Financial Services industry. BRK.A has an average financial health and profitability rating. BRK.A is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BRK.A was profitable.
In the past year BRK.A had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years BRK.A 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years BRK.A had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
BRK.A's Return On Assets of 5.50% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BRK.A outperforms 77.55% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of BRK.A (9.66%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BRK.A has a better Return On Invested Capital (4.53%) than 63.27% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BRK.A is below the industry average of 8.44%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.13%) for BRK.A is below the current ROIC(4.53%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.5% | ||
| ROE | 9.66% | ||
| ROIC | 4.53% |
ROA(3y)4.77%
ROA(5y)5.71%
ROE(3y)8.68%
ROE(5y)10.68%
ROIC(3y)4.13%
ROIC(5y)3.72%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of BRK.A (18.13%) is better than 70.41% of its industry peers.
BRK.A's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BRK.A's Operating Margin of 16.72% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BRK.A outperforms 60.20% of its industry peers.
BRK.A's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of BRK.A (17.71%) is worse than 60.20% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BRK.A has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.72% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.13% | ||
| GM | 17.71% |
OM growth 3Y7.37%
OM growth 5Y4.91%
PM growth 3Y-9.72%
PM growth 5Y-5.61%
GM growth 3Y3.45%
GM growth 5Y2.09%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
BRK.A has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BRK.A has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for BRK.A has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BRK.A has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.60 indicates that BRK.A is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.60, BRK.A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.61% of the companies in the same industry.
BRK.A has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.58. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as BRK.A would need 6.58 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BRK.A has a Debt to FCF ratio (6.58) which is in line with its industry peers.
BRK.A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.18. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
BRK.A has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.18) than 66.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.58 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.6 |
ROIC/WACC0.55
WACC8.19%
2.3 Liquidity
BRK.A has a Current Ratio of 1.33. This is a normal value and indicates that BRK.A is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BRK.A's Current ratio of 1.33 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BRK.A outperforms 62.24% of its industry peers.
BRK.A has a Quick Ratio of 1.11. This is a normal value and indicates that BRK.A is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BRK.A has a Quick ratio (1.11) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.33 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.11 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 17.97% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, BRK.A shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 17.78% on average per year.
BRK.A shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.60%.
BRK.A shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.84% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.97%
EPS 3Y21.97%
EPS 5Y17.78%
EPS Q2Q%33.51%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.6%
Revenue growth 3Y10.38%
Revenue growth 5Y7.84%
Sales Q2Q%2.13%
3.2 Future
BRK.A is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 2.26% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.89% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-0.45%
EPS Next 2Y0.3%
EPS Next 3Y1.64%
EPS Next 5Y2.26%
Revenue Next Year0.8%
Revenue Next 2Y0.25%
Revenue Next 3Y1.4%
Revenue Next 5Y4.89%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.27, BRK.A is valued on the expensive side.
BRK.A's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.49, BRK.A is valued at the same level.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 22.77, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of BRK.A.
64.29% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than BRK.A, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.69. BRK.A is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.77 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BRK.A's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
BRK.A's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. BRK.A is more expensive than 61.22% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 56.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.06 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of BRK.A may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.25
EPS Next 2Y0.3%
EPS Next 3Y1.64%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BRK.A does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NYSE:BRK.A (12/5/2025, 10:04:52 PM)
755800
+1054 (+0.14%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners27.78%
Inst Owner Change-99.51%
Ins Owners37.74%
Ins Owner Change9.24%
Market Cap1.09T
Revenue(TTM)372.13B
Net Income(TTM)67.46B
Analysts44
Price Target784978 (3.86%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.5%
Min EPS beat(2)0.19%
Max EPS beat(2)4.81%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)9.5%
Min EPS beat(4)-9.78%
Max EPS beat(4)42.8%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)8.01%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)5.87%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)8.15%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.81%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.33%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.72%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.43%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.09%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.72%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.35%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.47%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.84%
PT rev (1m)0.03%
PT rev (3m)-1.89%
EPS NQ rev (1m)5.64%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.78%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.63%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.12%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.26%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.02%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.77 | ||
| P/S | 2.92 | ||
| P/FCF | 56.32 | ||
| P/OCF | 27.62 | ||
| P/B | 1.56 | ||
| P/tB | 1.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.06 |
EPS(TTM)33941.21
EY4.49%
EPS(NY)33194.17
Fwd EY4.39%
FCF(TTM)13420.8
FCFY1.78%
OCF(TTM)27359.7
OCFY3.62%
SpS258422.22
BVpS484829.86
TBVpS401744
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.25
Graham Number608485
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.5% | ||
| ROE | 9.66% | ||
| ROCE | 5.61% | ||
| ROIC | 4.53% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.87% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.82% | ||
| OM | 16.72% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.13% | ||
| GM | 17.71% | ||
| FCFM | 5.19% |
ROA(3y)4.77%
ROA(5y)5.71%
ROE(3y)8.68%
ROE(5y)10.68%
ROIC(3y)4.13%
ROIC(5y)3.72%
ROICexc(3y)4.31%
ROICexc(5y)3.94%
ROICexgc(3y)5.19%
ROICexgc(5y)4.78%
ROCE(3y)5.11%
ROCE(5y)4.61%
ROICexgc growth 3Y9.15%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.04%
ROICexc growth 3Y9.9%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.98%
OM growth 3Y7.37%
OM growth 5Y4.91%
PM growth 3Y-9.72%
PM growth 5Y-5.61%
GM growth 3Y3.45%
GM growth 5Y2.09%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.3
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.58 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.69 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 151.95% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.39% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 12.22 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 52.22% | ||
| Profit Quality | 28.65% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.33 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.6 |
F-Score4
WACC8.19%
ROIC/WACC0.55
Cap/Depr(3y)148.32%
Cap/Depr(5y)138.32%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.18%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.13%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.97%
EPS 3Y21.97%
EPS 5Y17.78%
EPS Q2Q%33.51%
EPS Next Y-0.45%
EPS Next 2Y0.3%
EPS Next 3Y1.64%
EPS Next 5Y2.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.6%
Revenue growth 3Y10.38%
Revenue growth 5Y7.84%
Sales Q2Q%2.13%
Revenue Next Year0.8%
Revenue Next 2Y0.25%
Revenue Next 3Y1.4%
Revenue Next 5Y4.89%
EBIT growth 1Y15.71%
EBIT growth 3Y18.52%
EBIT growth 5Y13.14%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-28.02%
FCF growth 3Y-23.7%
FCF growth 5Y-12.55%
OCF growth 1Y-12.66%
OCF growth 3Y-8.11%
OCF growth 5Y-4.59%
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC-CL A / BRK.A FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to BRK.A.
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BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC-CL A (BRK.A) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC-CL A (BRK.A) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC-CL A (BRK.A) is 22.27 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.56.