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Berkshire Hathaway Inc
NYSE:BRK.A
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Price: 715 585.03 USD 0.99%
Market Cap: $1T

P/B

1.4
Current
5%
Cheaper
vs 3-y average of 1.5

Price to Book (P/B) ratio compares a company`s market value to its book value. It shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of net assets on the balance sheet.

P/B
1.4
=
Market Cap
$1.1T
/
Total Equity
$717.4B

Price to Book (P/B) ratio compares a company`s market value to its book value. It shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of net assets on the balance sheet.

P/B
1.4
=
Market Cap
$1.1T
/
Total Equity
$717.4B

Valuation Scenarios

Berkshire Hathaway Inc is trading below its 3-year average

If P/B returns to its 3-Year Average (1.5), the stock would be worth $755 322.83 (6% upside from current price).

Statistics
Positive Scenarios
4/4
Maximum Downside
No Downside Scenarios
Maximum Upside
+75%
Average Upside
23%
Scenario P/B Value Implied Price Upside/Downside
Current Multiple 1.4 $715 585.03
0%
3-Year Average 1.5 $755 322.83
+6%
5-Year Average 1.5 $726 859.76
+2%
Industry Average 1.6 $780 400.16
+9%
Country Average 2.5 $1 249 759.88
+75%

Forward P/B
Today’s price vs future total equity

Not enough data available to calculate forward P/B

Peer Comparison

All Multiples
P/B
P/E
All Countries
Close
P/E Multiple
Earnings Growth PEG
US
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
NYSE:BRK.A
Average P/E: 18.7
15.4
-7%
N/A
SE
Investor AB
STO:INVE B
7.3
-31%
N/A
ZA
R
Remgro Ltd
JSE:REM
22.2
49%
0.5
SE
Industrivarden AB
STO:INDU A
5.2
N/A N/A
MC
HAL Trust
AEX:HAL
9.6
-7%
N/A
NL
Exor NV
AEX:EXO
Negative Multiple: -3.6 N/A N/A
SE
L E Lundbergforetagen AB (publ)
STO:LUND B
10.9
N/A N/A
IN
Bajaj Holdings and Investment Ltd
NSE:BAJAJHLDNG
13.1
N/A N/A
BE
Groep Brussel Lambert NV
XBRU:GBLB
Negative Multiple: -15.4 N/A N/A
BE
Sofina SA
XBRU:SOF
71.2
N/A N/A
SA
Kingdom Holding Company SJSC
SAU:4280
13.8
-14%
N/A

Market Distribution

Lower than 71% of companies in the United States of America
Percentile
29th
Based on 10 946 companies
29th percentile
1.4
Low
0 — 1.5
Typical Range
1.5 — 4.8
High
4.8 —
Distribution Statistics
the United States of America
Min 0
30th Percentile 1.5
Median 2.5
70th Percentile 4.8
Max 147 580.5

Berkshire Hathaway Inc
Glance View

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. began its journey as a humble textile manufacturing company in the early 19th century. However, a pivotal transformation occurred when Warren Buffett took control in 1965 and turned it into a powerhouse of investment and conglomerate empire. The key to Berkshire's meteoric rise has been Buffett's unique investment philosophy where he focuses on the intrinsic value of companies, buying undervalued businesses with strong fundamentals and reliable management. Today, rather than textiles, Berkshire stands as a microcosm of the American economy with its diverse range of holdings and operating businesses spanning from insurance, railroads, utilities, to consumer goods, and fintech. The heart of Berkshire Hathaway's operations revolves around its vast portfolio of wholly owned subsidiaries and significant minority stakes in publicly traded stocks. Its insurance operations, led by entities such as GEICO and Berkshire Hathaway Reinsurance, act as a financial cornerstone, generating substantial premium float that can be invested to compound returns over time. Simultaneously, companies like BNSF Railway and Berkshire Hathaway Energy provide steady, predictable cash flows, aiding in funding further acquisitions and investments. Meanwhile, the equity investments in stalwarts like Apple provide substantial capital gains and dividends. This intricate symbiosis of varied businesses not only fuels Berkshire's financial growth but also encapsulates an ethos of patience and value investment that has captivated investors globally.

BRK.A Intrinsic Value
635 445.68 USD
Overvaluation 11%
Intrinsic Value
Price $715 585.03
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