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Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)

Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Upturn Advisory Summary

11/13/2025: BRK-A (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Upturn Star Rating

Upturn 1 star rating for performance

Not Recommended Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.

Number of Analysts

1 star rating from financial analysts

4 Analysts rated it

Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.

1 Year Target Price $768439.5

1 Year Target Price $768439.5

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$768439.5 Target price
52w Low $660640
Current$770184.85
52w High $812855

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 22.04%
Avg. Invested days 66
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Advisory Performance Upturn Advisory Performance icon 3.0
Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 3.0
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 11/13/2025

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.11T USD
Price to earnings Ratio 16.42
1Y Target Price 768439.5
Price to earnings Ratio 16.42
1Y Target Price 768439.5
Volume (30-day avg) 4
Beta 0.71
52 Weeks Range 660640.00 - 812855.00
Updated Date 11/14/2025
52 Weeks Range 660640.00 - 812855.00
Updated Date 11/14/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 46894.51

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-11-03
When -
Estimate 8684.32
Actual 9376.153

Profitability

Profit Margin 18.13%
Operating Margin (TTM) 41.1%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 4.78%
Return on Equity (TTM) 10.17%

Valuation

Trailing PE 16.42
Forward PE 22.68
Enterprise Value 1136227250463
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.98
Enterprise Value 1136227250463
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.98
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.84
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 523010
Shares Floating 1233482
Shares Outstanding 523010
Shares Floating 1233482
Percent Insiders 38.36
Percent Institutions 33.55

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Berkshire Hathaway Inc

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Berkshire Hathaway was originally a textile company founded in 1839. Warren Buffett took control in 1965 and transformed it into a holding company.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Insurance: Underwriting Property and casualty insurance and reinsurance under various brands such as GEICO and General Re.
  • Railroad: Operations of freight rail transportation through Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF).
  • Utilities and Energy: Generation, transmission, storage and distribution of regulated electricity and natural gas through various subsidiaries.
  • Manufacturing, Service and Retailing: Manufacturing a diverse range of products (chemicals, building products, etc.), providing services and retailing various products.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Warren Buffett is the Chairman and CEO. The company operates in a decentralized manner, with subsidiaries managed independently.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Insurance (GEICO): Auto insurance. GEICO holds approximately 14% of the US auto insurance market. Competitors include State Farm, Progressive, Allstate.
  • Market Share (%): 14
  • Railroad (BNSF): Freight rail transport. BNSF is one of the largest freight railroad networks in North America.Competitors include Union Pacific Railroad
  • Utilities & Energy: Regulated Electricity and natural gas. Competitors include NextEra Energy and Duke Energy.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The insurance industry is highly competitive. The railroad industry is consolidated. The utilities industry is heavily regulated.

Positioning

Berkshire Hathaway benefits from its size, financial strength, and Buffett's reputation. It is highly diversified and opportunistic.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total addressable market (TAM) of Berkshire Hathaway is expansive due to its diversification. It's positioned well across many industries, taking advantage of market fluctuations and financial opportunities.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong Financial Position
  • Diversified Business Portfolio
  • Experienced Management Team (Warren Buffett)
  • Disciplined Capital Allocation
  • Brand Reputation

Weaknesses

  • Succession Planning
  • Decentralized Management Complexity
  • Large Size (limits growth opportunities)
  • Exposure to cyclical industries

Opportunities

  • Acquisitions of undervalued companies
  • Expansion into emerging markets
  • Increased demand for infrastructure
  • Technological innovation

Threats

  • Economic downturns
  • Regulatory changes
  • Increased competition
  • Inflation
  • Rising interest rates

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • JPM
  • BAC
  • WFC
  • C
  • GOOGL
  • AAPL

Competitive Landscape

Berkshire Hathaway's competitive advantage lies in its diversified portfolio, financial strength, and Warren Buffett's investment acumen. Disadvantages include its size and decentralized management.

Major Acquisitions

Alleghany Corporation

  • Year: 2022
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 11600
  • Strategic Rationale: Expansion of insurance operations and diversification of portfolio.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Berkshire Hathaway has grown significantly through acquisitions and organic growth.

Future Projections: Analyst projections vary, but generally expect continued growth driven by acquisitions and existing businesses.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in Apple and renewable energy.

Summary

Berkshire Hathaway remains a strong company with a diversified portfolio, led by Warren Buffett's investment prowess. Its decentralized management and large size present challenges, while economic conditions and industry regulations pose external risks. Strategic acquisitions and adaptation to market changes will be critical for sustained growth.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Berkshire Hathaway's Annual Reports
  • SEC Filings
  • Market Data Providers (e.g., Yahoo Finance, Bloomberg)
  • Industry Reports

Disclaimers:

This analysis is based on publicly available information and should not be considered financial advice. Financial data is not dynamically updated and may be outdated. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Market share data are estimates and may not be precise.

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About Berkshire Hathaway Inc

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Omaha, NE, United States
IPO Launch date 1980-03-17
Chairman, CEO & President Mr. Warren E. Buffett
Sector Financial Services
Industry Insurance - Diversified
Full time employees 392400
Full time employees 392400

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.