Berkshire Hathaway Inc.BRK-B
NYSE • Financial Services
$485.16
P/E
14.44
PEG
0.12
FCF Yield
—
Rev Growth YoY
+4.4% YoY
Gross Margin
28.8%
Health Score
8/10
D/E Ratio
0.19
Confidence
LOW
Business Snapshot
Berkshire Hathaway is a diversified conglomerate with insurance operations (GEICO, Berkshire Hathaway Primary Group) as its core segment, supplemented by wholly-owned subsidiaries in railroads (BNSF), utilities, energy, manufacturing, and retail. It operates in the insurance-diversified industry and is a dominant player with a unique competitive advantage from its massive insurance float, which provides low-cost capital for investments. TTM revenue of $375.39B places it among the largest companies globally, with a net income of $72.47B. The company’s structure under Warren Buffett’s leadership creates a long-term, capital-allocation-focused culture that sets it apart from typical financial holdings.
Financial Health
Gross margin improved to 28.8% from 23.0% a year ago, while net margin stood at a strong 19.3%. The balance sheet is fortress-grade, with a debt-to-equity ratio of just 0.19x and a current ratio of 6.75x, indicating ample liquidity and minimal leverage...
Risk Assessment
- VALUATION — EV/EBITDA of 46.78x is extremely high, suggesting the enterprise is priced at a large premium relative to operating earnings (EBITDA).
- VALUATION DIVERGENCE — The FMP DCF estimate of $446.99 is 8.5% below the current price of $485.16, indicating potential overvaluation relative to a key fair value model...