Over the past 10 years, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) earnings per share (EPS) grew 12.3% a year, revenue grew 5.9% a year and free cash flow grew 5.0% a year, with an average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 4.0%. BRK.A stock trades at $797,850.00, a P/E of 13.4, above its historical average of 10.8.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. operates globally through a diverse portfolio of subsidiaries, primarily focusing on insurance, freight rail transportation, and utility services. The company offers a comprehensive range of insurance and reinsurance products, covering property, casualty, life, accident, and health sectors.
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 1yr | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book Value/Share GrowthBV/S | 12.4% | 12.4% | 12.5% | A- |
| EPS GrowthEPS | 12.3% | 11.8% | 36.3% | A+ |
| Revenue GrowthRevenue | 5.9% | 8.6% | 3.9% | C+ |
| Cash Flow GrowthCash Flow | 5.0% | -1.3% | 194.4% | B+ |
| ROICROIC | 4.0% | 3.8% | 4.1% | C |
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| Metric | Trend | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book Value / ShareBV/S | $155,538.65 | $171,575.43 | $211,730.09 | $212,106.45 | $259,970.01 | $278,020.08 | $335,231.13 | $322,276.38 | $387,351.97 | $451,577.19 | $498,900.56 | $522,407.38 | |
| Basic EPSEPS | $14,656.00 | $14,645.00 | $27,326.00 | $2,446.00 | $49,828.00 | $26,668.00 | $59,554.00 | -$15,492.85 | $66,412.00 | $61,900.00 | $46,563.00 | $59,656.22 | |
| RevenueRevenue | $209,847,000,000 | $223,776,000,000 | $244,357,000,000 | $245,862,000,000 | $257,238,000,000 | $245,510,000,000 | $276,094,000,000 | $302,020,000,000 | $364,482,000,000 | $371,433,000,000 | $371,444,000,000 | $384,687,000,000 | |
| Free Cash FlowCash Flow | $15,409,000,000 | $19,581,000,000 | $34,068,000,000 | $22,863,000,000 | $22,708,000,000 | $26,761,000,000 | $26,145,000,000 | $21,760,000,000 | $29,787,000,000 | $11,616,000,000 | $25,042,000,000 | $24,215,000,000 | |
| ROIC (%)ROIC | 4.7% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 10.4% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 3.3% | 3.8% | 4.4% | 4.1% | — |
The exact underlying data used to compute the growth rates and grades above. The highlighted TTM column is the trailing twelve months through the most recently reported quarter.
10 firms rate it — 4 buy, 5 hold, 1 sell · No target published in the last 12 months
Opinion is mixed. Of 10 firms covering Berkshire Hathaway, the ratings are 4 buy or strong buy, 5 hold and 1 sell or strong sell.
Annual growth rates for BRK.A. EPS: 12.3% over 10 years, 11.8% over 5 years, 36.3% over 1 year. Revenue: 5.9% over 10 years, 8.6% over 5 years, 3.9% over 1 year. Free cash flow: 5.0% over 10 years, -1.3% over 5 years, 194.4% over 1 year. Book value per share: 12.4% over 10 years, 12.4% over 5 years, 12.5% over 1 year.
Berkshire Hathaway's return on invested capital (ROIC) was 4.1% in fiscal 2025. Its 10-year average ROIC is 4.0%. ROIC above 10% is generally a sign of a business with a durable competitive advantage.
BRK.A's current P/E ratio is 13.4, compared with a historical average of 10.8. Trailing earnings per share are $59,656.22.
BRK.A last traded at $797,850.00 as of October 19, 2026. Its 52-week range is $698,000.00 to $806,103.00. Berkshire Hathaway has a market cap of $1.14T.
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