Berkshire Hathaway (XSWX:BRK) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.10 (As of Mar. 2026)


XSWX:BRK Berkshire Hathaway Inc XSWX:BRK
74 GF Score
Price CHF408.00
GF Value CHF427.45
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Berkshire Hathaway LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset?

Berkshire Hathaway XSWX:BRK -1.67% 74 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.10 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BRK with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF427.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

LT Debt to Total Assets is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. It is calculated as a company's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligationdivide by its Total Assets. Berkshire Hathaway's long-term debt to total assests ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.10.

Berkshire Hathaway's long-term debt to total assets ratio declined from Mar. 2025 (0.11) to Mar. 2026 (0.10). It may suggest that Berkshire Hathaway is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

Berkshire Hathaway  (XSWX:BRK) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Explanation

LT Debt to Total Asset is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. A year-over-year decrease in this metric would suggest the company is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

Berkshire Hathaway LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Related Terms

Berkshire Hathaway LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Berkshire Hathaway's LT-Debt-to-Total-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.

Berkshire Hathaway LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Chart

Berkshire Hathaway Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset
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Berkshire Hathaway Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Berkshire Hathaway LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Calculation

Berkshire Hathaway's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (A: Dec. 2025 )/Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )
=100220.535/973952.054
=0.10

Berkshire Hathaway's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=99706.034/985912.958
=0.10

* 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset →
What does a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.10 mean?
Berkshire Hathaway (XSWX:BRK) has a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.10 as of Mar. 2026. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Berkshire Hathaway and its competitors.
Is Berkshire Hathaway's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset too high?
Berkshire Hathaway's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.10. Overall, Berkshire Hathaway has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Berkshire Hathaway's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset compare to AIG and HIG?
Berkshire Hathaway's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.10 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset for an Insurance company?
A good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset depends on the Insurance industry context. However, LT-Debt-to-Total-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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset mean?
A high LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Berkshire Hathaway and its competitors. Berkshire Hathaway's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.10. 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 CHF427.45, compared to a current price of CHF408.00 — trading 4.6% below its estimated fair value. The current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.10. Berkshire Hathaway's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset calculated?
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Berkshire Hathaway (XSWX:BRK), the current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.10 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 (XSWX:BRK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Berkshire Hathaway stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF408.00 is trading 4.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF427.45. GuruFocus considers Berkshire Hathaway to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:BRK:

  • LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.10
  • GF Value™: CHF427.45 vs. price of CHF408.00 (4.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 5 warning signs

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 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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