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BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
Summary
Business
Earnings Call
Valuation
Profitability
Financial Health
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+278%
+14.2% per year

Past performance does not guarantee future results. The data presented is indicative and may not be updated in real-time.

Country US
Exchange NYSE
Industry Insurance - Diversified
Sector Financial Services
Market Cap $972.60B
CEO Mr. Warren E. Buffett

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is a large company that does many things. It mainly offers different types of insurance, helping people and businesses protect themselves against risks like accidents or health issues. The company also owns railroads that transport goods across North America and provides electricity from various sources, including wind and solar power. Additionally, Berkshire Hathaway makes and sells a wide range of products, from chocolates and home goods to cars and clothing, making it a diverse and influential player in many industries.

Streams of revenue

Electricity And Natural Gas: 34%
Grocery And Convenience Store Distribution: 34%
Manufacturing Businesses: 19%
Service And Retailing Businesses: 14%

Geographic Distribution

Mid American: 100%

Core Products

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Utility Services Electricity distribution
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Automobile Retail Vehicle sales and services
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Insurance Services Property and casualty insurance
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Logistics Services Supply chain solutions
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Manufactured Products Specialty chemicals and tools
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Recreational Products RV and outdoor gear
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Railroad Transportation Freight rail services

Business Type

B2B Business to Business

Competitive Advantages

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Acquisition Expertise Berkshire Hathaway excels in identifying and acquiring undervalued companies, leveraging synergies to enhance value over time.
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Strong Brand Recognition Berkshire Hathaway has a well-established brand known for reliability and financial strength, attracting customers and investors alike.
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Diversified Revenue Streams The company operates in multiple sectors, from insurance to utilities, reducing dependency on any single industry and stabilizing earnings.
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Strong Cash Flow Generation The company's insurance and utility businesses generate consistent cash flow, enabling it to reinvest in growth opportunities and acquisitions.
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Long-Term Investment Horizon Berkshire Hathaway's management philosophy focuses on long-term growth rather than short-term gains, fostering sustainable business practices.

Key Business Risks

recession
Economic Downturn A recession could reduce demand for insurance products, freight services, and consumer goods, affecting overall revenue.
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Market Volatility Fluctuations in the financial markets can significantly impact investment portfolios and insurance underwriting results.
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Natural Disasters Severe weather events can lead to increased claims in insurance and disrupt utility operations, affecting profitability.
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Operational Risks Inefficiencies or failures in the diverse range of operations, including logistics and manufacturing, could impact service delivery.
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Regulatory Changes Changes in regulations affecting insurance and utilities can lead to increased compliance costs and operational challenges.

Trailing Twelve Months (TTM) values provide a view of the company's performance over the last year.

Graham Value Metrics

Benjamin Graham's value investing approach focuses on finding stocks with a significant margin of safety between their intrinsic value and market price.

Intrinsic Value

Estimated fair value based on Graham's formula

$1588.43

Current Market Price: $493.41

IV/P Ratio: 3.22x (>1.0 indicates undervalued)

Margin of Safety

Gap between intrinsic value and market price

69.0%

Graham recommended a minimum of 20-30% margin of safety

Higher values indicate a greater potential discount to fair value

Graham Criteria Checklist

Benjamin Graham's value investing checklist for BRK-B

No Positive earnings (5+ years)
No Dividend history (5+ years)
Yes P/E ratio ≀ 20 (11.96)
No P/B ratio ≀ 1.5 (1.64)
Yes Current ratio β‰₯ 2.0 (5.39x)
Yes Long-term debt < Net current assets (0.36x)
Yes Margin of safety (69.0%)
No BRK-B does not meet all Graham criteria

ROE: 14.520171119225461

ROA: None

Gross Profit Margin: 100.0

Net Profit Margin: 20.97790831431858

Trailing Twelve Months (TTM) values provide a view of the company's performance over the last year.

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About Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics measure a company's ability to generate earnings relative to its revenue, operating costs, and other relevant metrics. Higher values generally indicate better performance.

Return on Equity (ROE)

Measures how efficiently a company uses its equity to generate profits

14.52%

10% 15%

Higher values indicate better returns for shareholders

TTM (as of 2025-04-30)

Gross Profit Margin

Percentage of revenue retained after accounting for cost of goods sold

100.00%

20% 40%

Higher values indicate better efficiency in production

TTM (as of 2025-04-30)

Net Profit Margin

Percentage of revenue retained after accounting for all expenses

20.98%

8% 15%

Higher values indicate better overall profitability

TTM (as of 2025-04-30)

About Financial Health Metrics

Financial health metrics assess a company's ability to meet its financial obligations and its overall financial stability.

Debt to Equity Ratio

Total debt divided by total equity

0.20x

1.0x 2.0x

Lower values indicate less financial leverage and risk

Less than 1.0 is conservative, 1.0-2.0 is moderate, >2.0 indicates high risk

Q4 2024

Current Ratio

Current assets divided by current liabilities

5.39x

1.0x 2.0x

Higher values indicate better short-term liquidity

Less than 1.0 is concerning, 1.0-2.0 is adequate, greater than 2.0 is good

Q4 2024

Meeting Expectations

7 /10

Higher values indicate better execution and credibility

Recent Results

Beat earnings
2025-02-24 +59.5%
Missed earnings
2024-11-02 -7.5%
Beat earnings
2024-08-05 +11.9%
Beat earnings
2024-05-04 +13.5%
Missed earnings
2024-02-24 -1.3%
Beat earnings
2023-11-04 +8.1%
Beat earnings
2023-08-05 +19.4%
Beat earnings
2023-05-06 +5.4%
Missed earnings
2023-02-25 -15.7%
Beat earnings
2022-11-05 +32.2%
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