BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC-CL B (1BRK.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Milan - BIT:1BRK - US0846707026 - Common Stock
434.45 EUR
-2.4 (-0.55%)
Taking everything into account, 1BRK scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 1BRK was compared to 53 industry peers in the Financial Services industry. 1BRK has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. 1BRK scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. These ratings would make 1BRK suitable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year 1BRK was profitable.
1BRK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
1BRK had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years 1BRK always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
1BRK has a Return On Assets of 5.50%. This is in the better half of the industry: 1BRK outperforms 79.25% of its industry peers.
1BRK's Return On Equity of 9.66% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1BRK outperforms 67.92% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of 1BRK (4.53%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
1BRK had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.13%. This is below the industry average of 8.63%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.53%) for 1BRK is above the 3 year average (4.13%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.5% | ||
| ROE | 9.66% | ||
| ROIC | 4.53% |
ROA(3y)4.77%
ROA(5y)5.71%
ROE(3y)8.68%
ROE(5y)10.68%
ROIC(3y)4.13%
ROIC(5y)3.72%
1.3 Margins
1BRK's Profit Margin of 18.13% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1BRK outperforms 73.58% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 1BRK has declined.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 16.72%, 1BRK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.26% of the companies in the same industry.
1BRK's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
1BRK's Gross Margin of 17.71% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. 1BRK is outperformed by 60.38% of its industry peers.
1BRK's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.72% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.13% | ||
| GM | 17.71% |
OM growth 3Y7.37%
OM growth 5Y4.91%
PM growth 3Y-9.72%
PM growth 5Y-5.61%
GM growth 3Y3.45%
GM growth 5Y2.09%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 1BRK is still creating some value.
1BRK has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
1BRK has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for 1BRK has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.36, we must say that 1BRK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
1BRK has a Altman-Z score of 1.36. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: 1BRK outperforms 52.83% of its industry peers.
1BRK has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.58. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as 1BRK would need 6.58 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.58, 1BRK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.60% of the companies in the same industry.
1BRK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.18. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.18, 1BRK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.92% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.58 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.36 |
ROIC/WACC1.41
WACC3.22%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.33 indicates that 1BRK should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
1BRK has a Current ratio (1.33) which is in line with its industry peers.
1BRK has a Quick Ratio of 1.11. This is a normal value and indicates that 1BRK is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.11, 1BRK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.40% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.33 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.11 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
1BRK shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 17.97%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, 1BRK shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 17.78% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.60% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.84% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.97%
EPS 3Y21.97%
EPS 5Y17.78%
EPS Q2Q%33.51%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.6%
Revenue growth 3Y10.38%
Revenue growth 5Y7.84%
Sales Q2Q%2.13%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, 1BRK will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 2.26% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.89% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-3%
EPS Next 2Y-0.22%
EPS Next 3Y1.51%
EPS Next 5Y2.26%
Revenue Next Year0.74%
Revenue Next 2Y0.33%
Revenue Next 3Y1.35%
Revenue Next 5Y4.89%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 0.01 indicates a rather cheap valuation of 1BRK.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, 1BRK is valued cheaper than 98.11% of the companies in the same industry.
1BRK is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.46, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 0.02, the valuation of 1BRK can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1BRK indicates a rather cheap valuation: 1BRK is cheaper than 98.11% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1BRK to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.10), we can say 1BRK is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 0.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 0.02 |
4.2 Price Multiples
1BRK's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. 1BRK is cheaper than 88.68% of the companies in the same industry.
1BRK's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. 1BRK is cheaper than 98.11% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 0.04 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 0.64 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of 1BRK may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0
EPS Next 2Y-0.22%
EPS Next 3Y1.51%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for 1BRK!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
BIT:1BRK (12/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
434.45
-2.4 (-0.55%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners27.78%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners37.74%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap625.61M
Revenue(TTM)372.13B
Net Income(TTM)67.46B
Analysts44
Price Target447.48 (3%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.5%
Min EPS beat(2)0.19%
Max EPS beat(2)4.81%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)9.5%
Min EPS beat(4)-9.78%
Max EPS beat(4)42.8%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)8.01%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)5.87%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)8.15%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.81%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.33%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.72%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.43%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.09%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.72%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.35%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.47%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.84%
PT rev (1m)-0.97%
PT rev (3m)-1.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)8.5%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.34%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.53%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.04%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 0.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 0.02 | ||
| P/S | 0 | ||
| P/FCF | 0.04 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.02 | ||
| P/B | 0 | ||
| P/tB | 0 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 0.64 |
EPS(TTM)29094.13
EY6696.77%
EPS(NY)28157.58
Fwd EY6481.2%
FCF(TTM)11504.2
FCFY2647.99%
OCF(TTM)23452.5
OCFY5398.2%
SpS221517.42
BVpS415592.2
TBVpS344372
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0
Graham Number521588
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.5% | ||
| ROE | 9.66% | ||
| ROCE | 5.61% | ||
| ROIC | 4.53% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.87% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.82% | ||
| OM | 16.72% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.13% | ||
| GM | 17.71% | ||
| FCFM | 5.19% |
ROA(3y)4.77%
ROA(5y)5.71%
ROE(3y)8.68%
ROE(5y)10.68%
ROIC(3y)4.13%
ROIC(5y)3.72%
ROICexc(3y)4.31%
ROICexc(5y)3.94%
ROICexgc(3y)5.19%
ROICexgc(5y)4.78%
ROCE(3y)5.11%
ROCE(5y)4.61%
ROICexgc growth 3Y9.15%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.04%
ROICexc growth 3Y9.9%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.98%
OM growth 3Y7.37%
OM growth 5Y4.91%
PM growth 3Y-9.72%
PM growth 5Y-5.61%
GM growth 3Y3.45%
GM growth 5Y2.09%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.3
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.58 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.69 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 151.95% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.39% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 12.22 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 52.22% | ||
| Profit Quality | 28.65% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.33 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.36 |
F-Score4
WACC3.22%
ROIC/WACC1.41
Cap/Depr(3y)148.32%
Cap/Depr(5y)138.32%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.18%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.13%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.97%
EPS 3Y21.97%
EPS 5Y17.78%
EPS Q2Q%33.51%
EPS Next Y-3%
EPS Next 2Y-0.22%
EPS Next 3Y1.51%
EPS Next 5Y2.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.6%
Revenue growth 3Y10.38%
Revenue growth 5Y7.84%
Sales Q2Q%2.13%
Revenue Next Year0.74%
Revenue Next 2Y0.33%
Revenue Next 3Y1.35%
Revenue Next 5Y4.89%
EBIT growth 1Y15.71%
EBIT growth 3Y18.52%
EBIT growth 5Y13.14%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-28.02%
FCF growth 3Y-23.7%
FCF growth 5Y-12.55%
OCF growth 1Y-12.66%
OCF growth 3Y-8.11%
OCF growth 5Y-4.59%
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC-CL B / 1BRK.MI FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to 1BRK.MI.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC-CL B (1BRK.MI). This can be considered as Undervalued.
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BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC-CL B (1BRK.MI) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
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The financial health rating of BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC-CL B (1BRK.MI) is 5 / 10.