Berkshire Hathaway (XSWX:BRK) Moat Score: 10/10 (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


XSWX:BRK Berkshire Hathaway Inc XSWX:BRK
76 GF Score
Price CHF408.00
GF Value CHF427.45
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Berkshire Hathaway Moat Score?

Berkshire Hathaway XSWX:BRK -1.67% 76 Moat Score is 10 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BRK with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF427.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 599 Insurance companies, Berkshire Hathaway ranks better than 99.83% on this metric.

Berkshire Hathaway has the Moat Score of 10, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat.

Berkshire Hathaway has Wide Moat: Berkshire Hathaway Inc possesses an exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat due to its diverse portfolio, strong brand, and significant market leadership. The company benefits from economies of scale, superior distribution networks, and substantial pricing power, supported by consistent innovation and strategic acquisitions.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Berkshire Hathaway might have Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat.

Berkshire Hathaway  (XSWX:BRK) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Berkshire Hathaway Moat Score Related Terms

XSWX:BRK vs AIG, HIG, ACGL: Moat Score Comparison

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

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Berkshire Hathaway's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Berkshire Hathaway's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 10 mean?
Berkshire Hathaway (XSWX:BRK) has a Moat Score of 10 as of Jul. 04, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Berkshire Hathaway ranks #1 out of 599 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 0.2%.
Is Berkshire Hathaway's Moat Score too high?
Berkshire Hathaway's current Moat Score is 10. Based on the distribution chart, Berkshire Hathaway ranks #1 out of 599 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 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Berkshire Hathaway's Moat Score compare to AIG and HIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Berkshire Hathaway ranks #1 out of 599 companies for Moat Score. This places Berkshire Hathaway in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Insurance company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Insurance industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Berkshire Hathaway's current Moat Score is 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 Moat Score is 10. Berkshire Hathaway's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Berkshire Hathaway (XSWX:BRK), the current Moat Score is 10 as of Jul. 04, 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:

  • Moat Score: 10
  • GF Value™: CHF427.45 vs. price of CHF408.00 (4.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 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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