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Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.
Berkshire Hathaway (MEX:BRKB) Cash Flow from Operations Explanation
For companies reported in indirect method, cash flow from operations contains six items:
1. Net Income From Continuing Operations:
Net Income From Continuing Operations indicates the net income that a firm brings in from ongoing business activities. These activities are expected to continue into the next reporting period. It excludes extraordinary items, income from the cumulative effects of accounting changes, non-recurring items, income from tax loss carry forward, and preferred dividends.
Berkshire Hathaway's net income from continuing operations for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN449,696 Mil.
2. Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization:
Depreciation is a present expense that accounts for the past cost of an asset that is now providing benefits.
Depletion and amortization are synonyms for depreciation.
Generally:
The term depreciation is used when discussing man made tangible assets
The term depletion is used when discussing natural tangible assets
The term amortization is used when discussing intangible assets
Berkshire Hathaway's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN62,921 Mil.
3. Change In Working Capital:
Working Capital is a measure of a company's short term liquidity or its ability to cover short term liabilities. It is defined as the difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities. Changes in Working Capital is reported in the cash flow statement since it is one of the major ways in which net income can differ from operating cash flow.
Berkshire Hathaway's change in working capital for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN20,572 Mil. It means Berkshire Hathaway's working capital
increased by MXN20,572 Mil
from Mar. 2026 to Jun. 2026 .
4. Deferred Tax:
It is the cash flow generated from deferred tax.
Berkshire Hathaway's cash flow from deferred tax for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN0 Mil.
Berkshire Hathaway's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN0 Mil.
6. Asset Impairment Charge:
It is the charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value.
Berkshire Hathaway's asset impairment charge for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN0 Mil.
7. Stock Based Compensation:
It is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.
Berkshire Hathaway's stock based compensation for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN0 Mil.
8. Cash Flow from Others:
These are cash differences caused by the change of inventory, accounts payable, accounts receivable etc. For instance, if a company pays its suppliers slower, its cash position will build up faster. If a company receives payments from its customers slower, its account receivables will rise, and its cash position will grow more slowly (or even shrink).
Berkshire Hathaway's cash flow from others for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN-337,499 Mil.
Berkshire Hathaway Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms
Berkshire Hathaway Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Berkshire Hathaway's Cash Flow from Operations can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Berkshire Hathaway Cash Flow from Operations Chart
Berkshire Hathaway Cash Flow from Operations Calculation
Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.
Berkshire Hathaway's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:
Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN838,384 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Cash Flow from Operations of MXN838,384 Mil mean?
Berkshire Hathaway (MEX:BRKB) has a Cash Flow from Operations of MXN838,384 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Berkshire Hathaway and its competitors.
Is Berkshire Hathaway's Cash Flow from Operations too high?
Berkshire Hathaway's current Cash Flow from Operations is MXN838,384 Mil. Overall, Berkshire Hathaway has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Berkshire Hathaway's Cash Flow from Operations compare to AIG and HIG?
Berkshire Hathaway's Cash Flow from Operations of MXN838,384 Mil can be compared against companies in the Insurance industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow from Operations for an Insurance company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Insurance industry context. However, Cash Flow from Operations should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow from Operations mean?
A high Cash Flow from Operations can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Berkshire Hathaway and its competitors. Berkshire Hathaway's current Cash Flow from Operations is MXN838,384 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Berkshire Hathaway stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Berkshire Hathaway (MEX:BRKB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN9,573.99, compared to a current price of MXN8,580.33 — trading 10.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is MXN838,384 Mil. Berkshire Hathaway's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow from Operations calculated?
Cash Flow from Operations is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Berkshire Hathaway (MEX:BRKB), the current Cash Flow from Operations is MXN838,384 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Berkshire Hathaway (MEX:BRKB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Berkshire Hathaway stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN8,580.33 is trading 10.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN9,573.99.
GuruFocus considers Berkshire Hathaway to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:BRKB:
Cash Flow from Operations: MXN838,384 Mil
GF Value™: MXN9,573.99 vs. price of MXN8,580.33 (10.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:BRKB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Berkshire Hathaway is a holding company with a wide array of subsidiaries engaged in diverse activities. The firm's core business segment is insurance, run primarily through Geico, Berkshire Hathaway Reinsurance Group, and Berkshire Hathaway Primary Group. Berkshire has used the excess cash thrown off from its operations to acquire Burlington Northern Santa Fe (railroad), Berkshire Hathaway Energy (utilities and energy distributors), and the companies that make up its manufacturing, service, and retailing operations (which include Precision Castparts, Lubrizol, Clayton Homes, Marmon, and IMC/ISCAR). The conglomerate is unique in that it is run on a completely decentralized basis. Berkshire generated close to $371.4 billion in operating revenue in during 2025.
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