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Berkshire Hathaway Inc(BRK-A)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
1-STAR RATING
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BUY for 5 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+2.53% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$809555
10/20/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for BRK-A

10/20/2026: BRK-A (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Berkshire Hathaway is a sprawling holding company known for its insurance-backed business model and disciplined capital allocation. Its primary strength lies in its ability to generate low-cost capital from its insurance float, which is invested across a diverse portfolio of subsidiaries and public equities. The investment story centers on long-term wealth creation through high-quality asset management and essential infrastructure like BNSF Railway. Key risks include the eventual leadership transition, exposure to economic downturns, and insurance catastrophe risk. The company is best suited for long-term investors comfortable with a lack of dividends and the complexity of a conglomerate, with monitoring focused on capital allocation decisions.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company offers long-term growth but not the high-growth trajectory typically sought by aggressive investors.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock tends to be driven by value fundamentals rather than short-term price momentum.
Value investorStrong fitThe company is a classic value play built on sound business principles and long-term capital allocation.
Dividend investorWeak fitBerkshire does not pay a dividend, making it unsuitable for income-focused investors.
Low-risk investorStrong fitThe company's immense diversification and cash reserves provide a buffer against extreme volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumWhile stable, the stock is subject to general market trends and specific events affecting its subsidiaries.
Valuation riskMediumThe complexity of the conglomerate can lead to periodic discrepancies between share price and intrinsic value.
Competition risk (Insurance)Medium / highIntense competition in the insurance market forces constant discipline in underwriting.
Business qualityStrongThe company owns a collection of high-quality, durable businesses.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThe company does not pay a dividend, which is a key factor for income-seeking investors.
Execution riskLowManagement has a multi-decade track record of successful capital allocation.

Price Behavior

Steady Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Steady Uptrend

The stock demonstrates consistent and steady upward price momentum.

Very Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Very Smooth

The stock has followed a highly orderly price path with minimal short-term disruption.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 5.38%
Avg. Invested days 48
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
BRK-A receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and solid quantitative characteristics. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, soft analyst coverage, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
BRK-A has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, moderate growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid cash generation (FCF margin 6.7%) and solid profitability (net margin 18.0%) are partially offset by negative earnings growth (-24.8%), moderate revenue growth (+0.0%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
BRK-A's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $25.0B (6.7% of revenue). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is BRK-A's strongest growth driver at +115.6% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (+0.0%, moderate) and earnings growth (-24.8%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 56.8% and approximately 252.6% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 38.98% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
BRK-A generates approximately $236 of gross profit, $159 of operating income, and $67 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Soft margins explain the 2-star rating, with weak cash conversion and soft capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 18.43%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
BRK-A has a high-quality, large-cap, liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltLow VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.14T USD
Price to earnings Ratio 13.39
1Y Target Price 799502.75
Price to earnings Ratio 13.39
1Y Target Price 799502.75
Volume (30-day avg) - shares
Beta 0.59
52 Weeks Range 698000.00 - 810899.90
Updated Date 10/20/2026
52 Weeks Range 698000.00 - 810899.90
Updated Date 10/20/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 59636.53

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
InsurancePremiums from GEICO and reinsurance operations.This is the primary engine of the company, generating the float used for investments.
Railroad & EnergyBNSF freight and utility/energy services.These businesses provide stable, recurring revenue from essential US infrastructure.
Manufacturing & RetailDiverse brands like Duracell, See's Candies, and industrial equipment.These subsidiaries provide broad exposure to the strength of the US consumer and industrial economy.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE 13.39
Forward PE 22.37
Enterprise Value 1.18T
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.96
Enterprise Value 1.18T
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.96
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.68
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 488.45K
Shares Floating 1.23M
Shares Outstanding 488.45K
Shares Floating 1.23M
Percent Insiders 38.98
Percent Institutions 56.77

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

Information icon Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.

📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

Information icon Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.

EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

Information icon Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.

Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.

Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

Information icon Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.

⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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