Berkshire HathawayFRA:BRYN +1.13%71 FCF Margin % is 5.92% as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 8.09. GuruFocus rates FRA:BRYN with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €465.17 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 502 Insurance companies, Berkshire Hathaway ranks worse than 61.95% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Berkshire Hathaway's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:BRYN'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.74 Med: 8.09 Max: 14.05
Current: 5.69
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Berkshire Hathaway was 14.05%. The lowest was 2.74%. And the median was 8.09%.
FRA:BRYN's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than 61.95% of 502
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 9.63
vs FRA:BRYN: 5.69
Berkshire Hathaway FCF Margin % Related Terms
Berkshire Hathaway FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Berkshire Hathaway's FCF Margin % 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.
FRA:BRYN vs AIG, HIG, ACGL: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, Berkshire Hathaway's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Berkshire Hathaway's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Berkshire Hathaway's FCF Margin % 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 (FRA:BRYN) has a FCF Margin % of 5.92% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Berkshire Hathaway and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 8.09. Over the past decade, Berkshire Hathaway's FCF Margin % has ranged from 2.74 to 14.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Berkshire Hathaway ranks #311 out of 502 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 62%.
Is Berkshire Hathaway's FCF Margin % too high?
Berkshire Hathaway's current FCF Margin % of 5.92% is 27% below median its 10-year median of 8.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.74 to a high of 14.05. The Insurance industry median FCF Margin % is 9.63. Berkshire Hathaway's value of 5.92% is 38.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Berkshire Hathaway ranks #311 out of 502 companies in the Insurance industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 FCF Margin % compare to AIG and HIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Berkshire Hathaway ranks #311 out of 502 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Berkshire Hathaway in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 9.63. Berkshire Hathaway's value of 5.92% is 38.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Berkshire Hathaway's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 2.74 to 14.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.09 vs. the industry median of 9.63, Berkshire Hathaway has consistently been below 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 FCF Margin % for an Insurance company?
The median FCF Margin % among Insurance companies is 9.63, based on 502 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Berkshire Hathaway's current FCF Margin % of 5.92% is 38.5% below 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Berkshire Hathaway and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median FCF Margin % is 9.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Berkshire Hathaway's current FCF Margin % is 5.92%, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 8.09. 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 €465.17, compared to a current price of €433.85 — trading 6.7% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 5.92%, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 8.09 and 38.5% below the Insurance industry median of 9.63. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Berkshire Hathaway (FRA:BRYN), the current FCF Margin % is 5.92% as of Mar. 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 €433.85 is trading 6.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €465.17.
GuruFocus considers Berkshire Hathaway to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:BRYN:
FCF Margin %: 5.92% (27% below median its 10-year median of 8.09)
GF Value™: €465.17 vs. price of €433.85 (6.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 38.5% below the Insurance median (#311 of 502)
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 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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