Berkshire Hathaway (BKK:BRKB80) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.05 (As of Sep. 08, 2026) — Near Median

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What is Berkshire Hathaway Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Berkshire Hathaway BKK:BRKB80 -1.19% 60 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.05 as of Sep. 08, 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 2.11. GuruFocus rates BKK:BRKB80 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿1.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 410 Insurance companies, Berkshire Hathaway ranks worse than 67.8% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-08), Berkshire Hathaway's current share price is ฿1.66. Berkshire Hathaway's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ฿0.81. Berkshire Hathaway's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.05.

The historical rank and industry rank for Berkshire Hathaway's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BKK:BRKB80' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.51   Med: 2.11   Max: 2.58
Current: 2.07

During the past years, Berkshire Hathaway's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.58. The lowest was 1.51. And the median was 2.11.

BKK:BRKB80's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
67.8% of 410 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.41 vs BKK:BRKB80: 2.07

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Berkshire Hathaway's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ฿1.146. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is ฿0.81 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Berkshire Hathaway  (BKK:BRKB80) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Berkshire Hathaway Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Berkshire Hathaway Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Berkshire Hathaway's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Berkshire Hathaway Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Berkshire Hathaway Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.23 2.25 2.21 2.02 2.04

BKK:BRKB80 vs AIG, HIG, ACGL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, Berkshire Hathaway's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Berkshire Hathaway Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Berkshire Hathaway's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Berkshire Hathaway's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Berkshire Hathaway Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Berkshire Hathaway's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1.66/0.81
=2.05

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Berkshire Hathaway's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=1.146/333.9520*333.9520
=1.146

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Berkshire Hathaway Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 0.379 241.428 0.524
201612 0.409 241.432 0.566
201703 0.414 243.801 0.567
201706 0.414 244.955 0.564
201709 0.414 246.819 0.560
201712 0.460 246.524 0.623
201803 0.440 249.554 0.589
201806 0.471 251.989 0.624
201809 0.497 252.439 0.657
201812 0.463 251.233 0.615
201903 0.477 254.202 0.627
201906 0.485 256.143 0.632
201909 0.496 256.759 0.645
201912 0.526 256.974 0.684
202003 0.491 258.115 0.635
202006 0.510 257.797 0.661
202009 0.553 260.280 0.710
202012 0.576 260.474 0.738
202103 0.603 264.877 0.760
202106 0.652 271.696 0.801
202109 0.698 274.310 0.850
202112 0.767 278.802 0.919
202203 0.766 287.504 0.890
202206 0.731 296.311 0.824
202209 0.768 296.808 0.864
202212 0.752 296.797 0.846
202303 0.799 301.836 0.884
202306 0.868 305.109 0.950
202309 0.869 307.789 0.943
202312 0.908 306.746 0.989
202403 0.953 312.332 1.019
202406 1.025 314.175 1.090
202409 0.970 315.301 1.027
202412 1.028 315.605 1.088
202503 1.025 319.799 1.070
202506 1.009 322.561 1.045
202509 1.034 324.800 1.063
202512 1.050 324.054 1.082
202603 1.088 330.213 1.100
202606 1.146 333.952 1.146

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.05 mean?
Berkshire Hathaway (BKK:BRKB80) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.05 as of Sep. 08, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Berkshire Hathaway and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.11. Over the past decade, Berkshire Hathaway's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.51 to 2.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Berkshire Hathaway ranks #278 out of 410 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 67.8%.
Is Berkshire Hathaway's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Berkshire Hathaway's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.05 is near median its 10-year median of 2.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.51 to a high of 2.58. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41. Berkshire Hathaway's value of 2.05 is 45.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Berkshire Hathaway ranks #278 out of 410 companies in the Insurance industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Berkshire Hathaway has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Berkshire Hathaway's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to AIG and HIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Berkshire Hathaway ranks #278 out of 410 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Berkshire Hathaway in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41. Berkshire Hathaway's value of 2.05 is 45.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Berkshire Hathaway's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.51 to 2.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.11 vs. the industry median of 1.41, Berkshire Hathaway has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Insurance company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Insurance companies is 1.41, based on 410 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Berkshire Hathaway's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.05 is 45.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Berkshire Hathaway and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Berkshire Hathaway's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.05, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.11. 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 (BKK:BRKB80) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿1.85, compared to a current price of ฿1.66 — trading 10.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.05, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.11 and 45.4% above the Insurance industry median of 1.41. Berkshire Hathaway's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Berkshire Hathaway (BKK:BRKB80), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.05 as of Sep. 08, 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 (BKK:BRKB80) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Berkshire Hathaway stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ฿1.66 is trading 10.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿1.85. GuruFocus considers Berkshire Hathaway to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BKK:BRKB80:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.05 (near median its 10-year median of 2.11)
  • GF Value™: ฿1.85 vs. price of ฿1.66 (10.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 45.4% above the Insurance median (#278 of 410)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:BRKB80 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Berkshire Hathaway Business Description

Address 3555 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE, USA, 68131
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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