BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC (BRK.A) Stock

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC (BRK.A) is a Financials stock trading at $762500.00 (as of 2026-08-14), with a market capitalization of $1.08T and a trailing P/E of 22430.4. Figures are sourced from first-party U.S. SEC EDGAR filings and market data.

Understand BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC: how it makes money

Berkshire Hathaway is an insurance-focused financial company, earning revenue through its insurance business.

With an operating margin of 13.2%, the profit engine depends on converting steady revenue growth (4.0% year over year) into operating earnings.

Business quality (Mixed): Business quality grade is Mixed.

Bull case

  • Operating profitability is positive: Latest quarter operating margin is 13.2%, indicating the business converts revenue into operating earnings.
  • Revenue is still growing: Revenue rose 4.0% year over year, supporting a stable underlying earning base.
  • Profit engine has earnings leverage: A 13.2% operating margin means incremental revenue can translate into operating income, as long as margins hold.

Bear case

  • Growth rate is modest: Revenue growth of 4.0% year over year suggests limited momentum, which can cap upside if investors expect faster expansion.
  • Margin can be sensitive: Operating margin is 13.2%, so any pressure on costs or underwriting results (not quantified here) could compress operating profitability.
  • Overall business quality is Mixed: The stated business quality grade is Mixed, pointing to potential uneven performance across the business or cycles.
Valuation — source: SEC EDGAR (first-party)
Price$762500.00
Market Cap$1.08T
P/E Ratio22430.4
EV / EBITDA15727.9
Price / Book2228.47
Price / Sales4330.27
FCF Yield0.0%
Profitability & Growth — source: SEC EDGAR
Revenue (TTM)$371.44B
Net Margin18.0%
Return on Equity9.9%
Revenue Growth (YoY)4.4%
FCF Growth (YoY)-17.7%
Valuation vs Sector & Industry
Stock P/E22430.4
Sector P/E (Financials)14.9
Industry P/E (Insurance)12.1
vs Sector150269.5%
vs Industry184562.0%
Company
SectorFinancials
IndustryInsurance

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Data as of 2026-08-14.

Figures sourced from U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC EDGAR) filings and market data. Not personalized investment advice.