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Berkshire HathawayXSWX:BRK -0.20%76 EV-to-EBIT is 12.87 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 12.04. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BRK with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF439.17 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Insurance companies, Berkshire Hathaway ranks worse than 69.74% on this metric.
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Berkshire Hathaway's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF876,025 Mil.
Berkshire Hathaway's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF75,599 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.
Berkshire Hathaway EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Berkshire Hathaway EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Berkshire Hathaway's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, Berkshire Hathaway's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Berkshire Hathaway's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Berkshire Hathaway's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Berkshire Hathaway's current Enterprise Value is CHF972,688 Mil.
Berkshire Hathaway's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF75,599 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.
Berkshire Hathaway (XSWX:BRK) has a EV-to-EBIT of 12.87 as of Aug. 08, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Berkshire Hathaway and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Berkshire Hathaway ranks #242 out of 347 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 69.7%.
Is Berkshire Hathaway's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Berkshire Hathaway's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.87 is near median its 10-year median of 12.04. The Insurance industry median EV-to-EBIT is 8.62. Berkshire Hathaway's value of 12.87 is 49.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Berkshire Hathaway ranks #242 out of 347 companies in the Insurance industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to AIG and HIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Berkshire Hathaway ranks #242 out of 347 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Berkshire Hathaway in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 8.62. Berkshire Hathaway's value of 12.87 is 49.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.04 vs. the industry median of 8.62, 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 EV-to-EBIT for an Insurance company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Insurance companies is 8.62, based on 347 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Berkshire Hathaway's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.87 is 49.3% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Berkshire Hathaway and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 8.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Berkshire Hathaway's current EV-to-EBIT is 12.87, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.04. 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 CHF439.17, compared to a current price of CHF419.75 — trading 4.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 12.87, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.04 and 49.3% above the Insurance industry median of 8.62. Berkshire Hathaway's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Berkshire Hathaway (XSWX:BRK), the current EV-to-EBIT is 12.87 as of Aug. 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 (XSWX:BRK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Berkshire Hathaway stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF419.75 is trading 4.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF439.17.
GuruFocus considers Berkshire Hathaway to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BRK:
EV-to-EBIT: 12.87 (near median its 10-year median of 12.04)
GF Value™: CHF439.17 vs. price of CHF419.75 (4.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 49.3% above the Insurance median (#242 of 347)
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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