Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Financial Services
Industry: Insurance - Diversified

Berkshire Hathaway Inc., through 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 also manufactures boxed chocolates and other confectionery products; specialty chemicals, metal cutting tools, and components for aerospace and power generation applications; prefabricated and site-built residential homes, flooring products; insulation, roofing, and engineered products; building and engineered components; paints and coatings; and bricks and masonry products, as well as offers manufactured and site-built home construction, and related lending and financial services. In addition, the company provides recreational vehicles, apparel, footwear, toys, jewelry, custom picture framing products, alkaline batteries, logistics services, and professional aviation training and shared aircraft ownership programs; castings, forgings, fasteners/fastener systems, aerostructures, and precision components; and cobalt, nickel, and titanium alloys. Further, it distributes televisions and information, and grocery and non-food consumer products; franchises and services quick service restaurants; and distributes electronic components. Additionally, it retails automobiles; furniture, bedding, and accessories; household appliances, electronics, and floor coverings; watches, crystal, china, stemware, flatware, gifts, and collectibles; sells kitchenware; and motorcycle clothing and equipment. The company was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for BRK-B
Revenue projections for BRK-B

BRK-B is projected to experience a revenue decline compared to last year, a development that often leads to investor caution. The drop could negatively impact the company's bottom line, as lower revenues typically signal reduced profitability, prompting more conservative investment strategies.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 7.067000
forwardPE 21.856571
debtToEquity 18.809000
earningsGrowth -0.025000
revenueGrowth -0.007000
grossMargins 0.261460
operatingMargins 0.329560
trailingEps 31.040000
forwardEps 21.749980

BRK-B's current ratio being 7.067 suggests that it has more than enough liquidity to cover short-term debt obligations. The company's cash reserves and current assets are sufficient to meet immediate liabilities, signaling solid financial health and minimal risk.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s Forward PE ratio is in a good range, reflecting a reasonable balance between stock price and earnings. The stock is not overpriced, leaving room for growth, which suggests potential for investors looking to capitalize on future value appreciation.
BRK-B's low Debt-to-Equity ratio demonstrates that the company is not over-leveraged. This means it maintains a healthy balance between debt and equity, lowering financial risk and contributing to overall financial stability, which could attract risk-averse investors.
BRK-B's low growth in both earnings and revenue signals a potential profit decline. This could be a sign of financial trouble, suggesting that the company's profitability might shrink in the near future.
BRK-B's negative gross and operating margins suggest that the company is currently facing financial difficulties, as it is unable to cover production and operational costs. This could result in significant losses if not addressed.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s forward EPS being lower than its trailing EPS suggests the company is expected to face declining profits. This points to a less favorable financial outlook for the coming year.

Price projections:

Price projections for BRK-B
Price projections for BRK-B

Price projections for BRK-B have gradually risen over time, signaling increased optimism about the company's future prospects. This steady upward revision reflects growing confidence in BRK-B's market potential.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for BRK-B
Insider Transactions for BRK-B


Berkshire Hathaway Inc. experienced 2 sell transactions with market price of 482.7149963378906 per share.During the period under review, no sell transactions were recorded.With more buys than sells around BRK-B's current price, there seems to be increased confidence among investors. This shift may indicate a favorable outlook, as the buying behavior suggests optimism for the stock's future growth or resilience.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for BRK-B
Recommendations trend for BRK-B


A recent buy bias from analysts toward BRK-B may inspire confidence in investors, who could view the stock as a promising investment. This positive sentiment suggests that BRK-B might be an appealing option for those looking to grow their wealth through stock market investments.