P/E Ratio
Higher than 57% of Financial Services sector peers
Updated 19h ago
Sector Performance
57th percentileBRK-B
14.4x
Sector Median
13.7x
Sector Avg
19.0x
Deep Analysis
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) has a P/E Ratio of 14.4x as of May 2026.
This places BRK-B in the 57th percentile of the Financial Services sector, which has a median P/E Ratio of 13.7x and a sector average of 19.0x. BRK-B's P/E Ratio is 5.2% above the sector median. In context: Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about BRK-B?
Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.
How is the P/E Ratio calculated?
P/E Ratio is calculated as: Price / EPS.
How does BRK-B's P/E Ratio compare to its sector?
BRK-B's P/E Ratio of 14.4x compares to a Financial Services sector median of 13.7x, placing it in the 57th percentile.
Who are BRK-B's closest peers by P/E Ratio?
The closest Financial Services peers by P/E Ratio include: RJF (13.8x), AIG (13.7x), PFG (13.2x), AFL (12.9x), JPM (14.6x).
The Formula
Price / EPS
Why It Matters
Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.
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14.4x
Sector Median
13.7x
Sector Avg
19.0x
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