Berkshire Hathaway (FRA:BRYN) EV-to-FCF: 48.98 (As of Jul. 09, 2026) — 86% Above Median


FRA:BRYN Berkshire Hathaway Inc FRA:BRYN
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Price €435.65
GF Value €466.72
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Berkshire Hathaway EV-to-FCF?

Berkshire Hathaway FRA:BRYN -1.79% 71 EV-to-FCF is 48.98 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 86% above its 10-year median of 26.28. GuruFocus rates FRA:BRYN with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €466.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 393 Insurance companies, Berkshire Hathaway ranks worse than 92.62% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Berkshire Hathaway's Enterprise Value is €1,003,938 Mil. Berkshire Hathaway's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €20,498 Mil. Therefore, Berkshire Hathaway's EV-to-FCF for today is 48.98.

The historical rank and industry rank for Berkshire Hathaway's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:BRYN' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.33   Med: 26.28   Max: 135.55
Current: 47.89

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Berkshire Hathaway was 135.55. The lowest was 13.33. And the median was 26.28.

FRA:BRYN's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
92.62% of 393 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 9.72 vs FRA:BRYN: 47.89

EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.

As of today (2026-07-09), Berkshire Hathaway's stock price is €435.65. Berkshire Hathaway's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €28.786. Therefore, Berkshire Hathaway's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 15.13.


Berkshire Hathaway  (FRA:BRYN) EV-to-FCF Explanation

EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=435.65/28.786
=15.13

Berkshire Hathaway's share price for today is €435.65.
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 €28.786.

* 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.

Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


Berkshire Hathaway EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Berkshire Hathaway EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Berkshire Hathaway's EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF Chart

Berkshire Hathaway Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-FCF
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Berkshire Hathaway Quarterly Data
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FRA:BRYN vs AIG, HIG, ACGL: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, Berkshire Hathaway's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Berkshire Hathaway's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Berkshire Hathaway's EV-to-FCF falls into.


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Berkshire Hathaway EV-to-FCF Calculation

Berkshire Hathaway's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=1003937.586/20498.205
=48.98

Berkshire Hathaway's current Enterprise Value is €1,003,938 Mil.
Berkshire Hathaway's Free Cash Flow 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 €20,498 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-FCF →
What does a EV-to-FCF of 48.98 mean?
Berkshire Hathaway (FRA:BRYN) has a EV-to-FCF of 48.98 as of Jul. 09, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Berkshire Hathaway and its competitors. This is 86% above median its historical median of 26.28. Over the past decade, Berkshire Hathaway's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 13.33 to 135.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Berkshire Hathaway ranks #364 out of 393 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 92.6%.
Is Berkshire Hathaway's EV-to-FCF too high?
Berkshire Hathaway's current EV-to-FCF of 48.98 is 86% above median its 10-year median of 26.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.33 to a high of 135.55. The Insurance industry median EV-to-FCF is 9.72. Berkshire Hathaway's value of 48.98 is 403.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Berkshire Hathaway ranks #364 out of 393 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Berkshire Hathaway has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Berkshire Hathaway's EV-to-FCF compare to AIG and HIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Berkshire Hathaway ranks #364 out of 393 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Berkshire Hathaway in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 9.72. Berkshire Hathaway's value of 48.98 is 403.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Berkshire Hathaway's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 13.33 to 135.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.28 vs. the industry median of 9.72, 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-FCF for an Insurance company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Insurance companies is 9.72, based on 393 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Berkshire Hathaway's current EV-to-FCF of 48.98 is 403.9% 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Berkshire Hathaway and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 9.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Berkshire Hathaway's current EV-to-FCF is 48.98, which is 86% above median its own 10-year median of 26.28. 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 (FRA:BRYN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €466.72, compared to a current price of €435.65 — trading 6.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 48.98, which is 86% above median its 10-year median of 26.28 and 403.9% above the Insurance industry median of 9.72. Berkshire Hathaway's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Berkshire Hathaway (FRA:BRYN), the current EV-to-FCF is 48.98 as of Jul. 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 (FRA:BRYN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Berkshire Hathaway stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €435.65 is trading 6.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €466.72. GuruFocus considers Berkshire Hathaway to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:BRYN:

  • EV-to-FCF: 48.98 (86% above median its 10-year median of 26.28)
  • GF Value™: €466.72 vs. price of €435.65 (6.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 403.9% above the Insurance median (#364 of 393)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:BRYN 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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