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Goodwill to Asset ratio measures how much goodwill a company is recording compared to the total level of its assets. Berkshire Hathaway's Goodwill for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF66,480 Mil. Berkshire Hathaway's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF1,009,573 Mil.
Therefore, Berkshire Hathaway's Goodwill to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.07.
If the goodwill-to-asset ratio increases, it can mean that the company is recording a proportionately higher amount of goodwill, assuming total assets are remaining constant. It is generally good to see a company increasing its assets regularly; however, if these increases are coming from intangible assets, such as goodwill, the increases may not be as good.
Increases in the goodwill-to-asset ratio might suggest that a company has been aggressively acquiring other firms or has seen its tangible assets decrease in value. When a large portion of total assets are attributable to intangible assets (such as goodwill), the company may be at risk of having that portion of its asset base wiped out quickly if it must record any goodwill impairments. Decreases in the goodwill-to-assets ratio suggest that the company has either written down some goodwill or increased its tangible assets.
Asset needs vary from industry to industry. This is why comparing goodwill-to-assets ratios is generally most meaningful among companies within the same industry. By comparing a company's goodwill to assets ratio to those of other companies within the same industry, investors can get a feel for how a company is managing its goodwill.
Berkshire Hathaway Goodwill-to-Asset Related Terms
Berkshire Hathaway Goodwill-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Berkshire Hathaway's Goodwill-to-Asset 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: Goodwill-to-Asset Comparison
For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, Berkshire Hathaway's Goodwill-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Goodwill-to-Asset 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 Goodwill-to-Asset vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Berkshire Hathaway's Goodwill-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Berkshire Hathaway's Goodwill-to-Asset 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 Goodwill-to-Asset of 0.07 as of Jun. 2026. Goodwill-to-Asset Ratio is the total goodwill from acquisitions divided by total assets. View historical data on Berkshire Hathaway and its competitors.
Is Berkshire Hathaway's Goodwill-to-Asset too high?
Berkshire Hathaway's current Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.07. Overall, Berkshire Hathaway has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Berkshire Hathaway's Goodwill-to-Asset compare to AIG and HIG?
Berkshire Hathaway's Goodwill-to-Asset of 0.07 can be compared against companies in the Insurance industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Goodwill-to-Asset for an Insurance company?
A good Goodwill-to-Asset depends on the Insurance industry context. However, Goodwill-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Goodwill-to-Asset mean?
A high Goodwill-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Goodwill-to-Asset Ratio is the total goodwill from acquisitions divided by total assets. View historical data on Berkshire Hathaway and its competitors. Berkshire Hathaway's current Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.07. 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 CHF444.36, compared to a current price of CHF410.65 — trading 7.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.07. Berkshire Hathaway's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Goodwill-to-Asset calculated?
Goodwill-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Berkshire Hathaway (XSWX:BRK), the current Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.07 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 CHF410.65 is trading 7.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF444.36.
GuruFocus considers Berkshire Hathaway to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BRK:
Goodwill-to-Asset: 0.07
GF Value™: CHF444.36 vs. price of CHF410.65 (7.6% below fair value)
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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