Market cap is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of Shares Outstanding (EOP). Berkshire Hathaway's share price for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF379.5. Berkshire Hathaway's Shares Outstanding (EOP) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2,157 Mil. Therefore, Berkshire Hathaway's market cap for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF818,526 Mil.
Berkshire Hathaway's quarterly market cap
increased
from Sep. 2025 (CHF582,480 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CHF854,477 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2025 (CHF854,477 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (CHF818,526 Mil).
Berkshire Hathaway's annual market cap
declined
from Dec. 2023 (CHF583,800 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (CHF582,480 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2024 (CHF582,480 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CHF854,477 Mil).
Enterprise Value is the theoretical takeover price. It is more comprehensive than market capitalization (market cap), which only includes common equity. Enterprise Value is calculated as the market cap plus debt and minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash and cash equivalents. Berkshire Hathaway's Enterprise Value for Today is CHF930,041 Mil.
Berkshire Hathaway (XSWX:BRK) Market Cap Explanation
Market cap is not the real price you pay for a company. If you buy the company and become its owner, you become the owner of the cash the company has, and you also assume the companys debt. The real price you pay is the Enterprise Value.
Warren Buffett uses the ratio of total market cap of all public traded companies over GDP to measure if the market is expensive. As of April 2012, the US total market cap is about $14.7 trillion, while the US GDP is about $15 trillion. The market was modestly overvalued.
Berkshire Hathaway Market Cap Related Terms
Berkshire Hathaway Market Cap Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Berkshire Hathaway's Market Cap 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.
For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, Berkshire Hathaway's Market Cap, along with its competitors' market caps and Market Cap 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 Market Cap vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Berkshire Hathaway's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Berkshire Hathaway's Market Cap falls into.
Market cap is the short version of market capitalization. It is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
Berkshire Hathaway's Market Cap for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Market Cap of CHF870,862 Mil as of Jun. 29, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Berkshire Hathaway and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Berkshire Hathaway ranks #1 out of 524 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 0.2%.
Is Berkshire Hathaway's Market Cap too high?
Berkshire Hathaway's current Market Cap is CHF870,862 Mil. Based on the distribution chart, Berkshire Hathaway ranks #1 out of 524 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Market Cap compare to AIG and HIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Berkshire Hathaway ranks #1 out of 524 companies for Market Cap. This places Berkshire Hathaway in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Market Cap is 662.69. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Market Cap for an Insurance company?
The median Market Cap among Insurance companies is 662.69, based on 524 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Market Cap significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Market Cap 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 Market Cap mean?
A high Market Cap can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Berkshire Hathaway and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Market Cap is 662.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Berkshire Hathaway's current Market Cap is CHF870,862 Mil. 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 CHF427.07, compared to a current price of CHF399.10 — trading 6.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is CHF870,862 Mil. 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 Market Cap calculated?
Market Cap is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Berkshire Hathaway (XSWX:BRK), the current Market Cap is CHF870,862 Mil as of Jun. 29, 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 CHF399.10 is trading 6.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF427.07.
GuruFocus considers Berkshire Hathaway to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BRK:
Market Cap: CHF870,862 Mil
GF Value™: CHF427.07 vs. price of CHF399.10 (6.5% 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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