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The historical rank and industry rank for Berkshire Hathaway's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:BRK's Days Inventory is not ranked *
in the Insurance industry.
Industry Median: 5.74 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Days Inventory only.
Berkshire Hathaway's Days Inventory
declined
from Jun. 2025 (31.96) to Jun. 2026 (31.04).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Berkshire Hathaway's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.94.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Berkshire Hathaway's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.26.
Berkshire Hathaway (XSWX:BRK) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Berkshire Hathaway's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Berkshire Hathaway's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Berkshire Hathaway Days Inventory Related Terms
Berkshire Hathaway Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Berkshire Hathaway's Days Inventory 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.
XSWX:BRK vs AIG, HIG, ACGL: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, Berkshire Hathaway's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Berkshire Hathaway's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Berkshire Hathaway's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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 (XSWX:BRK) has a Days Inventory of 31.04 as of Jun. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Berkshire Hathaway and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Berkshire Hathaway ranks #999999 out of 13 companies in the Insurance industry.
Is Berkshire Hathaway's Days Inventory too high?
Berkshire Hathaway's current Days Inventory is 31.04. The Insurance industry median Days Inventory is 5.74. Berkshire Hathaway's value of 31.04 is 440.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Berkshire Hathaway ranks #999999 out of 13 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Berkshire Hathaway has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Berkshire Hathaway's Days Inventory compare to AIG and HIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Berkshire Hathaway ranks #999999 out of 13 companies for Days Inventory. This places Berkshire Hathaway in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 5.74. Berkshire Hathaway's value of 31.04 is 440.8% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for an Insurance company?
The median Days Inventory among Insurance companies is 5.74, based on 13 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Berkshire Hathaway's current Days Inventory of 31.04 is 440.8% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Berkshire Hathaway and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Days Inventory is 5.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Berkshire Hathaway's current Days Inventory is 31.04. 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 (XSWX:BRK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF441.49, compared to a current price of CHF415.85 — trading 5.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 31.04 and 440.8% above the Insurance industry median of 5.74. Berkshire Hathaway's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Berkshire Hathaway (XSWX:BRK), the current Days Inventory is 31.04 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 (XSWX:BRK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Berkshire Hathaway stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF415.85 is trading 5.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF441.49.
GuruFocus considers Berkshire Hathaway to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BRK:
Days Inventory: 31.04
GF Value™: CHF441.49 vs. price of CHF415.85 (5.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 440.8% above the Insurance median (#999999 of 13)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:BRK 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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