Berkshire Hathaway (XSWX:BRK) Tax Rate %: 17.37% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XSWX:BRK Berkshire Hathaway Inc XSWX:BRK
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Price CHF405.00
GF Value CHF434.40
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What is Berkshire Hathaway Tax Rate %?

Berkshire Hathaway XSWX:BRK +1.87% 71 Tax Rate % is 17.37% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BRK with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF434.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Berkshire Hathaway's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF1,685 Mil. Berkshire Hathaway's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF9,699 Mil. Therefore, Berkshire Hathaway's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.37%.

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Berkshire Hathaway Tax Rate % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Berkshire Hathaway's Tax Rate % can be seen below:

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Berkshire Hathaway Tax Rate % Chart

Berkshire Hathaway Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
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Berkshire Hathaway Quarterly Data
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Berkshire Hathaway Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

Berkshire Hathaway's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2025 )
=12112.083/65711.577
=18.43 %

Berkshire Hathaway's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=1684.822/9698.749
=17.37 %

* 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 Tax Rate % →
What does a Tax Rate % of 17.37% mean?
Berkshire Hathaway (XSWX:BRK) has a Tax Rate % of 17.37% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Berkshire Hathaway's Tax Rate % too high?
Berkshire Hathaway's current Tax Rate % is 17.37%. 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 Tax Rate % compare to AIG and HIG?
Berkshire Hathaway's Tax Rate % of 17.37% 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 Tax Rate % for an Insurance company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Insurance industry context. However, Tax Rate % 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 Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Berkshire Hathaway's current Tax Rate % is 17.37%. 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 CHF434.40, compared to a current price of CHF405.00 — trading 6.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 17.37%. 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 Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Berkshire Hathaway (XSWX:BRK), the current Tax Rate % is 17.37% 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 CHF405.00 is trading 6.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF434.40. GuruFocus considers Berkshire Hathaway to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:BRK:

  • Tax Rate %: 17.37%
  • GF Value™: CHF434.40 vs. price of CHF405.00 (6.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 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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