Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
BRK-BFinancial ServicesNASDAQInsurance - Diversified · Last scanned Jul 17, 2026
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Daily timeframePart of the financial services sector, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) is listed under Insurance - Diversified. Valued at $1.06T, BRK-B is a mega-cap name in its sector. 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.
Market Cap
$1.06T
Beta
0.61
P/E (TTM)
14.68
P/E (Fwd)
22.92
EPS (TTM)
$33.60
EPS (Fwd)
$21.51
ROE
10.5%
ROA
5.4%
Cash
$397.38B
Total Debt
$128.89B
Free CF
$61.23B
52W Change
4.2%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The balance sheet looks solid with $397.38B in cash comfortably exceeding the $128.89B debt load. A net cash position generally provides financial flexibility during uncertain economic periods. Annual free cash flow of $61.23B supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. Return on equity stands at 10.5%, which is decent for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 5.4% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $234.12B to $410.52B.
The relatively low beta of 0.61 suggests BRK-B is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. The strong cash position relative to debt provides a financial cushion that reduces balance sheet risk. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing BRK-B's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.