BRK-B FCF Yield Analysis
Higher than 18% of Financial Services sector peers
Updated 513h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A 2.2% FCF yield means Berkshire generates free cash flow equal to 2.2% of its market value per year — a low cash return for investors.
Sector Performance
18th percentileBRK-B
2.2%
Sector Median
6.2%
Sector Avg
4.9%
Prior Period
2.3%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
A 2.2% FCF yield means Berkshire generates free cash flow equal to 2.2% of its market value per year — a low cash return for investors.
Berkshire trails its sector: the Financial Services median is 6.2%, placing it at the 18th percentile among peers. The trend is stable over the last 8 quarters, though the yield slipped 8.3% year-over-year and 4.3% quarter-over-quarter. The combination of a low, stable level with a slight decline signals limited cash-based upside and modest downside pressure, but no sharp deterioration. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the weak yield and flat trend do not justify a bullish case, while stability avoids an outright bearish signal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about BRK-B?
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
How is the FCF Yield calculated?
FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.
How does BRK-B's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
BRK-B's FCF Yield of 2.2% compares to a Financial Services sector median of 6.2%, placing it in the 18th percentile.
Who are BRK-B's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Financial Services peers by FCF Yield include: AMP (6.2%), ARES (6.1%), RJF (6.6%), AIG (6.9%), AFL (4.4%).
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The Formula
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
Why It Matters
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
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2.2%
Sector Median
6.2%
Sector Avg
4.9%
How BRK-B's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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