Berkshire Hathaway (LTS:0R37) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.12 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 19% Above Median

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LTS:0R37 Berkshire Hathaway Inc LTS:0R37
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Price $511.58
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What is Berkshire Hathaway Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Berkshire Hathaway LTS:0R37 76 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.12 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 2.63. GuruFocus rates LTS:0R37 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $543.12 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 412 Insurance companies, Berkshire Hathaway ranks worse than 82.77% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-30), Berkshire Hathaway's current share price is $511.5805. Berkshire Hathaway's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $163.89. Berkshire Hathaway's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 3.12.

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

LTS:0R37' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.92   Med: 2.63   Max: 3.55
Current: 3.09

During the past years, Berkshire Hathaway's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.55. The lowest was 1.92. And the median was 2.63.

LTS:0R37's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
82.77% of 412 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.21 vs LTS:0R37: 3.09

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Berkshire Hathaway's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $42.681. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $163.89 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Berkshire Hathaway  (LTS:0R37) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Berkshire Hathaway Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Berkshire Hathaway Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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

Berkshire Hathaway Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Berkshire Hathaway Quarterly Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 3.51 3.14 3.18 3.14 2.91

LTS:0R37 vs AIG, HIG, ACGL: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, Berkshire Hathaway's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio vs Insurance Industry

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

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


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Berkshire Hathaway Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

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

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=511.5805/163.89
=3.12

* 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 Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=42.681/330.2130*330.2130
=42.681

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Berkshire Hathaway Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 22.004 241.018 30.147
201609 23.863 241.428 32.639
201612 23.579 241.432 32.250
201703 26.410 243.801 35.771
201706 23.301 244.955 31.411
201709 24.513 246.819 32.795
201712 23.898 246.524 32.011
201803 20.450 249.554 27.060
201806 27.785 251.989 36.410
201809 31.702 252.439 41.469
201812 11.455 251.233 15.056
201903 32.930 254.202 42.777
201906 30.030 256.143 38.714
201909 30.985 256.759 39.849
201912 39.588 256.974 50.871
202003 -3.701 258.115 -4.735
202006 40.091 257.797 51.353
202009 39.750 260.280 50.430
202012 44.453 260.474 56.355
202103 30.566 264.877 38.106
202106 42.340 271.696 51.459
202109 33.490 274.310 40.315
202112 50.461 278.802 59.766
202203 31.132 287.504 35.757
202206 4.208 296.311 4.689
202209 28.830 296.808 32.075
202212 42.156 296.797 46.902
202303 54.998 301.836 60.169
202306 57.749 305.109 62.501
202309 29.226 307.789 31.355
202312 60.160 306.746 64.762
202403 42.493 312.332 44.926
202406 54.524 314.175 57.307
202409 52.671 315.301 55.162
202412 47.034 315.605 49.211
202503 38.608 319.799 39.865
202506 45.834 322.561 46.921
202509 54.192 324.800 55.095
202512 51.657 324.054 52.639
202603 42.681 330.213 42.681

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 3.12 mean?
Berkshire Hathaway (LTS:0R37) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.12 as of Jul. 30, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Berkshire Hathaway and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 2.63. Over the past decade, Berkshire Hathaway's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.92 to 3.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Berkshire Hathaway ranks #341 out of 412 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 82.8%.
Is Berkshire Hathaway's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Berkshire Hathaway's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.12 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 2.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.92 to a high of 3.55. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.21. Berkshire Hathaway's value of 3.12 is 157.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Berkshire Hathaway ranks #341 out of 412 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Berkshire Hathaway has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Berkshire Hathaway's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to AIG and HIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Berkshire Hathaway ranks #341 out of 412 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Berkshire Hathaway in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.21. Berkshire Hathaway's value of 3.12 is 157.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Berkshire Hathaway's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.92 to 3.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.63 vs. the industry median of 1.21, 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 PS Ratio for an Insurance company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Insurance companies is 1.21, based on 412 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Berkshire Hathaway's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.12 is 157.9% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Berkshire Hathaway and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Berkshire Hathaway's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.12, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 2.63. 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 (LTS:0R37) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $543.12, compared to a current price of $511.58 — trading 5.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.12, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 2.63 and 157.9% above the Insurance industry median of 1.21. Berkshire Hathaway's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Berkshire Hathaway (LTS:0R37), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.12 as of Jul. 30, 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 (LTS:0R37) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Berkshire Hathaway stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $511.58 is trading 5.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $543.12. GuruFocus considers Berkshire Hathaway to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0R37:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.12 (19% above median its 10-year median of 2.63)
  • GF Value™: $543.12 vs. price of $511.58 (5.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 157.9% above the Insurance median (#341 of 412)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0R37 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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