Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Berkshire Hathaway Inc stock (BRK-B) is currently trading at $479.33. Berkshire Hathaway Inc PE ratio is 15.50. Berkshire Hathaway Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.79. Analyst consensus price target for BRK-B is $523.00. WallStSmart rates BRK-B as Underperform.
- BRK-B PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- BRK-B PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- BRK-B intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- BRK-B stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- BRK-B fair value vs current price
- BRK-B insider transactions and insider buying
- Is BRK-B undervalued or overvalued?
- Berkshire Hathaway Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- BRK-B Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- BRK-B analyst price target and Smart Rating
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BRK-B Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B)
BRK-B trades 134% above its Graham fair value of $210.94, 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.
Smart Analysis
Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
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-B) Key Strengths (5)
Mega-cap company, among the largest in the world
Keeps $33 of every $100 in revenue after operating costs
Trading at 1.45x book value, attractively priced
Strong profitability: $18 kept per $100 revenue
66.25% held by institutions, strong professional interest
Supporting Valuation Data
Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B) Areas to Watch (5)
Revenue declining -0.70%, a shrinking business
Earnings declining -2.50%, profits shrinking
Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium
Low profitability relative to shareholder equity
Revenue is fairly priced at 2.79x sales
Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 54/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 8.8/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 2.2/10). 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 (1.45) 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 (10.06), 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. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. 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-B Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
BRK-B's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.79x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 22.42x (70th percentile). The current valuation is 97% below its historical high of 93.54x set in Nov 2007, and 133% above its historical low of 1.2x in Aug 2011.
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Data-driven financial summary for Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B) · FINANCIAL SERVICES › INSURANCE - 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
ROE of 981.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow and 11.2B in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
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.
Insider Transactions(29 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
BUFFETT, WARREN E Director, Chairman and CEO, 10% Owner | Sell | -2 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
BERKSHIRE, HATHAWAY INC 10% Owner | Sell | -1,658,480 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
BERKSHIRE, HATHAWAY INC 10% Owner | Sell | -7,685 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
BERKSHIRE, HATHAWAY INC 10% Owner | Sell | -18,125 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
BERKSHIRE, HATHAWAY INC 10% Owner | Sell | -59,411 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
BERKSHIRE, HATHAWAY INC 10% Owner | Sell | -30,643 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
BERKSHIRE, HATHAWAY INC 10% Owner | Sell | -66,568 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
BERKSHIRE, HATHAWAY INC 10% Owner | Sell | -18,689 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
BERKSHIRE, HATHAWAY INC 10% Owner | Sell | -65,071 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
BERKSHIRE, HATHAWAY INC 10% Owner | Sell | -44,100 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
BERKSHIRE, HATHAWAY INC 10% Owner | Sell | -20,226 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 8:27:45 AM
About Berkshire Hathaway Inc(BRK-B)
NYSE
FINANCIAL SERVICES
INSURANCE - DIVERSIFIED
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%).