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Berkshire Hathaway Inc(BRK-B)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
2-STAR RATING
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BUY for 18 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+8.46% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$570.89
11/06/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for BRK-B

11/06/2026: BRK-B (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Berkshire Hathaway is a vast, diversified conglomerate that operates essential businesses in insurance, rail, energy, and manufacturing while managing a significant equity investment portfolio. Its main strength lies in its massive, stable cash flow from insurance operations and a disciplined approach to long-term capital allocation. The primary growth opportunity involves the strategic deployment of its substantial cash reserves into high-quality acquisitions or market-leading equities. However, the company faces risks from economic cycles, potential large-scale insurance losses, and uncertainty during future leadership transitions. The stock is a strong fit for long-term value-oriented investors who prefer compounding growth over dividend income and are looking for defensive stability.

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 fitBerkshire offers stable long-term growth rather than rapid, high-beta expansion.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock tends to trade based on value and economic trends rather than short-term price momentum.
Value investorStrong fitBerkshire is often considered the quintessential value investment, focusing on buying high-quality assets at reasonable prices.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend, making it unsuitable for those seeking immediate income.
Low-risk investorStrong fitIts immense capital base and diversification make it a relatively stable holding for risk-averse, long-term investors.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumWhile generally stable, the stock can fluctuate based on overall market sentiment and changes in equity portfolio value.
Valuation riskMediumThe complexity of the conglomerate can lead to periods where the market overestimates or underestimates its intrinsic value.
Competition risk (Insurance and Rail)MediumIntense competition in insurance and freight requires constant operational efficiency to maintain margins.
Business qualityStrongThe company owns a collection of high-quality, durable businesses that generate consistent cash flow.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors receive zero dividend yield, requiring total return reliance on price appreciation.
Execution riskMediumSuccessfully allocating capital across such a vast portfolio requires consistent management excellence.

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 19.52%
Avg. Invested days 61
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
BRK-B receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid quantitative characteristics. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
BRK-B has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with solid financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid 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%), very low insider ownership of 0.27%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
BRK-B'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-B'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 67.2% and approximately 87.6% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.27%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
BRK-B 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-B 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 1.22T USD
Price to earnings Ratio 14.36
1Y Target Price 555.67
Price to earnings Ratio 14.36
1Y Target Price 555.67
Volume (30-day avg) 4.7M shares
Beta 0.57
52 Weeks Range 464.01 - 586.30
Updated Date 11/08/2026
52 Weeks Range 464.01 - 586.30
Updated Date 11/08/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 39.76

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
InsurancePremiums from GEICO and reinsurance operations.Insurance premiums provide constant cash flow and 'float' for investing.
Rail & EnergyBNSF freight services and utility power generation.These are essential infrastructure businesses that act as reliable economic anchors.
Manufacturing & RetailIndustrial parts, consumer brands like Duracell.Diverse manufacturing and retail brands provide broad consumer and industrial market exposure.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Valuation

Trailing PE 14.36
Forward PE 27.78
Enterprise Value 1.31T
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.18
Enterprise Value 1.31T
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.18
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.99
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 1.41B
Shares Floating 1.23B
Shares Outstanding 1.41B
Shares Floating 1.23B
Percent Insiders 0.27
Percent Institutions 67.18

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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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)

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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)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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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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