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

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

Stock Details

Berkshire Hathaway Inc - Class B (BRK-B), a prominent company in the finance sector within the fire, marine & casualty insurance industry, is based in USA and primarily trades on the NYSE.Currently, the stock is trading at $475.96. Over the past 52 weeks, it has ranged between $406.11 and $542.07. This places the current price at 87.8% of its 52-week high and 17.2% above its 52-week low. Recent trading volume was recorded at 1,688. The 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 39.08, suggesting neutral conditions. The stock is currently trading below its 50-day moving average of $517.55 by 8.04%. Similarly, it is below its 200-day moving average of $480.18 by 0.88%. The MACD histogram is -0.83, indicating bearish momentum (MACD Line: -4.46, Signal Line: -3.63). The International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) for this stock is US0846707026.

Market Cap

$1.05T

52-Week High

$542.07

-12.20% from high

52-Week Low

$406.11

+17.20% from low

Avg Daily Volume

1,688

Fundamentals

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio (TTM)

12.95

Below market average

Forward P/E

24.10

Earnings expected to decline

PEG Ratio

10.06

Potentially overvalued

Price to Book

1.60

EPS (TTM)

$37.49

Price to Sales

2.83

Beta

0.84

Less volatile than market

How is BRK-B valued relative to its earnings and growth?
Berkshire Hathaway Inc - Class B trades at a P/E ratio of 12.95, which is below the market average of approximately 20. This lower valuation could indicate the market has modest growth expectations, or it might represent an undervalued opportunity if the fundamentals are strong. Looking ahead, the forward P/E of 24.10 is higher than the current P/E, indicating analysts expect earnings to decline over the next year. The PEG ratio of 10.06 indicates a premium valuation even accounting for growth.
What is BRK-B's risk profile compared to the market?
With a beta of 0.84, Berkshire Hathaway Inc - Class B 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 1.60 shows investors value the company above its book value, which often reflects intangible assets or growth prospects.

Performance & Growth

Profit Margin

21.80%

Operating Margin

7.00%

Return on Equity

13.20%

Return on Assets

5.79%

Revenue Growth (YoY)

-0.20%

Earnings Growth (YoY)

-63.70%

How profitable and efficient is BRK-B's business model?
Berkshire Hathaway Inc - Class B achieves a profit margin of 21.80%, meaning it retains $21.80 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 7.00% reveals how efficiently the company runs its core business operations before interest and taxes. With ROE at 13.20% and ROA at 5.79%, the company achieves moderate returns on invested capital.
What are BRK-B's recent growth trends?
Berkshire Hathaway Inc - Class B's revenue declined by 0.20% year-over-year, indicating challenges in maintaining sales momentum. This contraction may reflect market headwinds, competitive pressures, or strategic transitions. Earnings decreased by 63.70% year-over-year, reflecting the bottom-line impact of business performance. These growth metrics should be evaluated against FIRE, MARINE & CASUALTY INSURANCE industry averages for proper context.

Company Size & Market

Shares Outstanding

1.34B

Book Value/Share

$454,913.60

Asset Type

Common Stock

What is BRK-B's market capitalization and position?
Berkshire Hathaway Inc - Class B has a market capitalization of $1.05T, 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 1.34B shares outstanding, the company's ownership is widely distributed. As a major player in the FIRE, MARINE & CASUALTY INSURANCE industry, it competes with other firms in this sector.
How does BRK-B's price compare to its book value?
Berkshire Hathaway Inc - Class B's book value per share is $454,913.60, while the current stock price is $475.96, resulting in a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 0.00. Trading below book value can indicate the market perceives challenges ahead, or it might represent a value opportunity if the assets are quality and earnings can recover. Value investors often screen for P/B ratios below 1.0. As a common stock, this represents equity ownership with voting rights.

Analyst Ratings

Analyst Target Price

$521.00

9.46% upside potential

Analyst Recommendations

Strong Buy

0

Buy

2

Hold

1

Sell

0

Strong Sell

1

How reliable are analyst predictions for BRK-B?
4 analysts cover BRK-B with 50% recommending buy/strong buy ratings. Analyst predictions have mixed reliability - studies show consensus rarely beats market returns consistently. The mixed views reflect uncertainty about the outlook. The consensus target of $521.00 implies 9.5% upside, but targets are often adjusted to follow price moves rather than predict them.
What is the Wall Street consensus on BRK-B?
Current analyst recommendations:02 Buy, 1 Hold, 01 Strong Sell. The 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: Jul 1, 2025, 03:30 AM

Technical Indicators

RSI (14-day)

39.08

Neutral

50-Day Moving Average

$517.55

-8.04% below MA-50

200-Day Moving Average

$480.18

-0.88% below MA-200

MACD Line

-4.46

MACD Signal

-3.63

MACD Histogram

-0.83

Bearish

What does BRK-B's RSI value tell investors?
The RSI (Relative Strength Index) for BRK-B is currently 39.08, indicating the stock is showing bearish momentum (30-40 range). Selling pressure is evident but not extreme. This often occurs during pullbacks in uptrends or early stages of downtrends. Combined with the price being below the 50-day moving average, this confirms bearish conditions.
How should traders interpret BRK-B's MACD and moving average crossovers?
MACD analysis shows the MACD line at -4.46 below the signal line at -3.63, with histogram at -0.83. This bearish crossover indicates downward pressure. The 50-day MA ($517.55) is above the 200-day MA ($480.18), forming a golden cross pattern that typically signals a long-term uptrend. Price is currently below both MAs, confirming weakness.

Indicators last updated: Jun 4, 2025, 12:32 AM

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