Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (brk-b)
BRK-B — Company Overview
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) trades on NYQ as part of the Financial Services peer group (Insurance - Diversified).
| Ticker | BRK-B |
| Sector | Financial Services |
| Industry | Insurance - Diversified |
| Exchange | NYQ |
| Market cap | $1.13T |
| Last price | $524.61 |
| Size category | Mega Cap |
BRK-B — Business Description
BRK-B represents a Insurance - Diversified business in the Financial Services segment. Berkshire Hathaway Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the insurance, freight rail transportation, and utility businesses. The company provides property, casualty, life, accident, and health insurance and reinsurance; operates railroad systems in North America; generates, transmits, stores, and distributes electricity from natural gas, coal, wind, solar, hydroelectric, nuclear, and geothermal sources; operates natural gas distribution and storage facilities, interstate pipelines, liquefied natural gas facilities, and compressor and meter stations; and holds interest in coal mining assets. It manufactures boxed chocolates and other confectionery products; specialty chemicals, metal cutting tools, a…
Official website: https://www.berkshirehathaway.com.
BRK-B — Investment Thesis
At a high level, BRK-B offers exposure to Financial Services with metrics outlined below from public market data.
- Revenue is expanding at roughly 4.4% year-over-year (public data).
- Trailing P/E of 15.46× sits in a moderate band relative to high-growth peers.
- Equity market capitalization is approximately $1.13T.
Analyst consensus, price targets & estimates is available in Vest Terminal for Professional and Enterprise subscribers.
BRK-B — Financial Health
Key financial health indicators for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. are derived exclusively from public data — no proprietary estimates.
Profit margin of 19.3% indicates solid bottom-line conversion. Positive free cash flow of $61.23B supports balance-sheet flexibility.
| Trailing P/E | 15.46× |
| Forward P/E | 24.32× |
| Price / Sales | 3.01× |
| Price / Book | 0.00× |
| Gross margin | 27.8% |
| Operating margin | 14.4% |
| Profit margin | 19.3% |
| Return on equity | 10.5% |
| Debt / Equity | 17.67 |
| Free cash flow | $61.23B |
BRK-B — Growth Outlook
Growth outlook for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) depends on demand trends in Insurance - Diversified and the company's ability to convert revenue into sustainable earnings.
- Revenue growth of 4.4% suggests steady but measured expansion.
- Earnings growth of 119.6% year-over-year supports improving profitability.
- Price is 0.2% below the 52-week high.
- Shares trade 13.7% above the 52-week low — limited rebound so far.
BRK-B — Competitive Position
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) is evaluated against peers on scale, margin structure, and capital efficiency within Financial Services.
- Competes within Financial Services, specifically in Insurance - Diversified.
- Market capitalization of $1.13T places BRK-B among mega-cap peers.
- Gross margin of 27.8% should be benchmarked against direct competitors.
BRK-B — Strengths
Strengths for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) inferred from public financial metrics:
- Earnings growth of 119.6% year-over-year.
- Positive free cash flow ($61.23B).
- Moderate leverage (debt/equity 17.67).
- Mega Cap scale ($1.13T) may provide distribution and funding advantages.
- Price near 52-week highs — positive price momentum on public markets.
BRK-B — Weaknesses
Weaknesses and pressure points for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) based on available data:
Insufficient public data to assess this factor.
BRK-B — Opportunities
- Trading 13.7% above the 52-week low — potential recovery if fundamentals stabilize.
- Positive free cash flow enables reinvestment, debt reduction, or shareholder returns.
BRK-B — Risks
- Standard market, regulatory, competitive, and execution risks apply to all public equities.
BRK-B — Summary
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) is a mega-cap Financial Services company focused on Insurance - Diversified, listed on NYQ. Last price $524.61 with market cap $1.13T. Trailing P/E 15.46×. Revenue grew 4.4% year-over-year per public data. Notable strengths include earnings growth of 119.6% year-over-year. Premium analytics for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. — including estimates and institutional data — are available in Terminal.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. FAQ
What does Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) do?
Berkshire Hathaway Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the insurance, freight rail transportation, and utility businesses. The company provides property, casualty, life, accident, and health insurance and reinsurance; operates railroad systems in North America; gene…
What is BRK-B's P/E ratio?
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. has a trailing P/E of 15.46× based on publicly available market data.
Does BRK-B pay a dividend?
Indicated dividend yield: none reported. Confirm ex-dates and payout history in Vest Terminal.
What sector is BRK-B in?
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is classified in Financial Services (Insurance - Diversified) on NYQ.
What is BRK-B's market capitalization?
Approximate market cap: $1.13T.
What are the main risks for BRK-B?
Standard market, competitive, and execution risks apply; see the Risks section.
What are the strengths of BRK-B?
Potential positives include earnings growth of 119.6% year-over-year, positive free cash flow ($61.23b).
Where can I get analyst estimates for BRK-B?
Consensus estimates, price targets, and detailed analyst data for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. are available to Professional subscribers in Vest Terminal — not on this public summary page.