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Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Berkshire Hathaway Inc stock (BRK-A) is currently trading at $718250.00. Berkshire Hathaway Inc PE ratio is 15.48. Berkshire Hathaway Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.79. Analyst consensus price target for BRK-A is $761857.25. WallStSmart rates BRK-A as Underperform.

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Berkshire Hathaway Inc

NYSEFINANCIAL SERVICES
$718250.00
$1727.95 (-0.24%)
52W$685150.00
$812860.00
Target$761857.25+6.1%

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BRK-A Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)

Margin of Safety
-134.1%
Significantly Overvalued
BRK-A Fair Value
$316589.98
Graham Formula
Current Price
$718250.00
$401660.02 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $316589.98
Overvalued
Price $718250.00
Graham IV $316589.98
Analyst $761857.25

BRK-A trades 134% above its Graham fair value of $316589.98, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in market cap, operating margin, price/book. Concerns around peg ratio and return on equity. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A) Key Strengths (4)

Avg Score: 9.0/10
Market CapQuality
$1037.00B10/10

Mega-cap company, among the largest in the world

Operating MarginProfitability
33.00%10/10

Keeps $33 of every $100 in revenue after operating costs

Price/BookValuation
1.448/10

Trading at 1.44x book value, attractively priced

Profit MarginProfitability
18.00%8/10

Strong profitability: $18 kept per $100 revenue

Supporting Valuation Data

EV/Revenue
2.714
Undervalued

Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A) Areas to Watch (6)

Avg Score: 2.8/10
Revenue GrowthGrowth
-0.70%0/10

Revenue declining -0.70%, a shrinking business

EPS GrowthGrowth
-2.50%0/10

Earnings declining -2.50%, profits shrinking

PEG RatioValuation
9.682/10

Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium

Return on EquityProfitability
9.81%3/10

Low profitability relative to shareholder equity

Price/SalesValuation
2.796/10

Revenue is fairly priced at 2.79x sales

Institutional Own.Quality
31.11%6/10

Moderate institutional interest at 31.11%

Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 53/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 2.8/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, Price/Book. Valuation metrics including Price/Book (1.44) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Operating Margin at 33.00%, Profit Margin at 18.00%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (9.68), Price/Sales (2.79) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -0.70%, EPS Growth at -2.50%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 9.81%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 9.81% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -0.70% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Market Cap, Operating Margin) and negatives (Revenue Growth, EPS Growth). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

BRK-A Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

BRK-A's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.79x trades 59% above its historical average of 1.76x (97th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 4% below its historical high of 2.9x set in Mar 2026, and 147% above its historical low of 1.13x in Feb 2009.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A) · FINANCIAL SERVICESINSURANCE - DIVERSIFIED

The Big Picture

Berkshire Hathaway Inc faces headwinds with declining revenue, though profitability provides a cushion. Revenue reached 371.4B with 70% decline year-over-year. Profit margins of 18.0% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.

Key Findings

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 981.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

Cash Flow Positive

Generating 5.0B in free cash flow and 11.2B in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.

Revenue Decline

Revenue contracted 70% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.

What to Watch Next

Sector dynamics: monitor INSURANCE - DIVERSIFIED industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Berkshire Hathaway Inc.

Bottom Line

Berkshire Hathaway Inc faces challenges with declining revenue. While profitability provides a buffer, the long-term trajectory needs to improve. Watch for management's strategic response and whether the company can stabilize or pivot to new growth drivers.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About Berkshire Hathaway Inc(BRK-A)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Industry

INSURANCE - DIVERSIFIED

Country

USA

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate holding company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. The company wholly owns GEICO, Duracell, Dairy Queen, BNSF, Lubrizol, Fruit of the Loom, Helzberg Diamonds, Long & Foster, FlightSafety International, Pampered Chef, Forest River, and NetJets, and also owns 38.6% of Pilot Flying J; and significant minority holdings in public companies Kraft Heinz Company (26.7%), American Express (18.8%), The Coca-Cola Company (9.32%), Bank of America (11.9%), and Apple (6.3%).

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