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Berkshire HathawayXSWX:BRK -0.20%70 EV-to-EBITDA is 11.24 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 10.28. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BRK with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF441.09 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 350 Insurance companies, Berkshire Hathaway ranks worse than 66.57% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Berkshire Hathaway's enterprise value is CHF972,688 Mil.
Berkshire Hathaway's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF86,551 Mil. Therefore, Berkshire Hathaway's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 11.24.
The historical rank and industry rank for Berkshire Hathaway's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:BRK'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -52.48 Med: 10.28 Max: 68.67
Current: 11.04
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Berkshire Hathaway was 68.67. The lowest was -52.48. And the median was 10.28.
XSWX:BRK's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 66.57% of 350
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 8.28
vs XSWX:BRK: 11.04
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Berkshire Hathaway's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Berkshire Hathaway's share price for today is CHF419.75.
Berkshire Hathaway's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 CHF26.808.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Berkshire Hathaway's EV-to-EBITDA 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: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, Berkshire Hathaway's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Berkshire Hathaway's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Berkshire Hathaway's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Berkshire Hathaway's current Enterprise Value is CHF972,688 Mil.
Berkshire Hathaway's EBITDA 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 CHF86,551 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-EBITDA of 11.24 as of Aug. 09, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Berkshire Hathaway. This is near median its historical median of 10.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Berkshire Hathaway ranks #233 out of 350 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 66.6%.
Is Berkshire Hathaway's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Berkshire Hathaway's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.24 is near median its 10-year median of 10.28. The Insurance industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.28. Berkshire Hathaway's value of 11.24 is 35.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Berkshire Hathaway ranks #233 out of 350 companies in the Insurance industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Berkshire Hathaway has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Berkshire Hathaway's EV-to-EBITDA compare to AIG and HIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Berkshire Hathaway ranks #233 out of 350 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Berkshire Hathaway in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.28. Berkshire Hathaway's value of 11.24 is 35.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.28 vs. the industry median of 8.28, 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-EBITDA for an Insurance company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Insurance companies is 8.28, based on 350 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Berkshire Hathaway's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.24 is 35.7% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Berkshire Hathaway. For the Insurance industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Berkshire Hathaway's current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.24, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.28. 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 CHF441.09, compared to a current price of CHF419.75 — trading 4.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.24, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.28 and 35.7% above the Insurance industry median of 8.28. Berkshire Hathaway's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Berkshire Hathaway (XSWX:BRK), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.24 as of Aug. 09, 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 4.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF441.09.
GuruFocus considers Berkshire Hathaway to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BRK:
EV-to-EBITDA: 11.24 (near median its 10-year median of 10.28)
GF Value™: CHF441.09 vs. price of CHF419.75 (4.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.7% above the Insurance median (#233 of 350)
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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