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Berkshire Hathaway Inc - Class A (BRK-A) Stock

Berkshire Hathaway Inc - Class A Stock Details, Movements and Public Alerts

Stock Details

Berkshire Hathaway Inc - Class A (BRK-A), a prominent company in the financial services sector within the insurance - diversified industry, is based in USA and primarily trades on the NYSE.Currently, the stock is trading at $745,001.46. Over the past 52 weeks, it has ranged between $657,497.50 and $812,860.00. This places the current price at 91.7% of its 52-week high and 13.3% above its 52-week low. Recent trading volume was recorded at 3. The 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 62.37, suggesting neutral conditions. The stock is currently trading above its 50-day moving average of $721,915.59 by 3.20%. Similarly, it is above its 200-day moving average of $732,525.27 by 1.70%. The MACD histogram is 2720.26, indicating bullish momentum (MACD Line: 10248.06, Signal Line: 7527.80). The International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) for this stock is US0846701086.

Market Cap

$1.08T

52-Week High

$812,860.00

-8.35% from high

52-Week Low

$657,497.50

+13.31% from low

Avg Daily Volume

412

100-day average

Fundamentals

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio (TTM)

17.36

Near market average

Forward P/E

23.04

Earnings expected to decline

PEG Ratio

9.68

Potentially overvalued

Price to Book

1.64

EPS (TTM)

$43,755.22

Price to Sales

2.92

Beta

0.78

Less volatile than market

How is BRK-A valued relative to its earnings and growth?
Berkshire Hathaway Inc - Class A trades at a P/E ratio of 17.36, which is near the market average of approximately 20, suggesting the market views it as fairly valued relative to its earnings. Looking ahead, the forward P/E of 23.04 is higher than the current P/E, indicating analysts expect earnings to decline over the next year. The PEG ratio of 9.68 indicates a premium valuation even accounting for growth.
What is BRK-A's risk profile compared to the market?
With a beta of 0.78, Berkshire Hathaway Inc - Class A is less volatile than the overall market. This means when the market moves up or down by 10%, this stock typically moves less than 10% in the same direction. Lower beta stocks are often preferred by conservative investors seeking stability. The price-to-book ratio of 1.64 shows investors value the company above its book value, which often reflects intangible assets or growth prospects.

Performance & Growth

Profit Margin

17.00%

Operating Margin

22.40%

Return on Equity

9.91%

Return on Assets

4.68%

Revenue Growth (YoY)

-1.20%

Earnings Growth (YoY)

-59.30%

How profitable and efficient is BRK-A's business model?
Berkshire Hathaway Inc - Class A achieves a profit margin of 17.00%, meaning it retains $17.00 from every $100 in revenue after all expenses. This is an impressive margin, indicating strong pricing power and efficient cost management that allows the company to generate substantial profits. The operating margin of 22.40% reveals how efficiently the company runs its core business operations before interest and taxes. With ROE at 9.91% and ROA at 4.68%, the company achieves moderate returns on invested capital.
What are BRK-A's recent growth trends?
Berkshire Hathaway Inc - Class A's revenue declined by 1.20% year-over-year, indicating challenges in maintaining sales momentum. This contraction may reflect market headwinds, competitive pressures, or strategic transitions. Earnings decreased by 59.30% year-over-year, reflecting the bottom-line impact of business performance. These growth metrics should be evaluated against INSURANCE - DIVERSIFIED industry averages for proper context.

Company Size & Market

Shares Outstanding

519.19K

Book Value/Share

$464,307.84

Asset Type

Common Stock

What is BRK-A's market capitalization and position?
Berkshire Hathaway Inc - Class A has a market capitalization of $1.08T, classifying it as a mega-cap stock (over $200B). These are the largest, most established companies globally, typically offering stability and liquidity but with more modest growth potential. Mega-caps often pay dividends and weather economic downturns better than smaller companies. With 519.19K shares outstanding, the company's ownership is relatively concentrated. As a major player in the INSURANCE - DIVERSIFIED industry, it competes with other firms in this sector.
How does BRK-A's price compare to its book value?
Berkshire Hathaway Inc - Class A's book value per share is $464,307.84, while the current stock price is $745,001.46, resulting in a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 1.60. This reasonable premium to book value suggests the market values the company's earnings power and intangible assets appropriately. Most profitable companies trade between 1-3x book value. As a common stock, this represents equity ownership with voting rights.

Analyst Ratings

Analyst Target Price

$770,936.75

3.48% upside potential

Analyst Recommendations

Strong Buy

0

Buy

1

Hold

3

Sell

0

Strong Sell

0

How reliable are analyst predictions for BRK-A?
4 analysts cover BRK-A with 25% recommending buy/strong buy ratings. Analyst predictions have mixed reliability - studies show consensus rarely beats market returns consistently. The bearish sentiment could create opportunity if analysts are wrong. The consensus target of $770,936.75 implies 3.5% upside, but targets are often adjusted to follow price moves rather than predict them.
What is the Wall Street consensus on BRK-A?
Current analyst recommendations:01 Buy, 3 Hold, 00The neutral stance suggests uncertainty or fair valuation at current levels.Remember that analyst opinions often lag price movements and can be influenced by investment banking relationships.

Fundamentals last updated: Sep 5, 2025, 10:30 PM

Technical Indicators

RSI (14-day)

62.37

Neutral

50-Day Moving Average

$721,915.59

3.20% above MA-50

200-Day Moving Average

$732,525.27

1.70% above MA-200

MACD Line

10248.06

MACD Signal

7527.80

MACD Histogram

2720.26

Bullish

What does BRK-A's RSI value tell investors?
The RSI (Relative Strength Index) for BRK-A is currently 62.37, indicating the stock is showing bullish momentum (60-70 range). The stock has positive momentum without being extremely overbought. This zone often occurs during healthy uptrends where buyers remain in control. Combined with the price being above the 50-day moving average, this confirms bullish conditions.
How should traders interpret BRK-A's MACD and moving average crossovers?
MACD analysis shows the MACD line at 10248.06 above the signal line at 7527.80, with histogram at 2720.26. This bullish crossover suggests upward momentum is building. The wide histogram confirms strong momentum. The 50-day MA ($721,915.59) is below the 200-day MA ($732,525.27), forming a death cross pattern that often warns of extended weakness. Price is currently above both MAs, confirming strength.

Indicators last updated: Sep 5, 2025, 10:30 PM

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