Berkshire Hathaway Inc. EV/EBITDA
Data as of June 01, 2026
EV/EBITDA
-2.25
Enterprise Value
$-265.55B
EBITDA (TTM)
$118.00B
Sector
Financial Services
How It's Calculated
-2.25 = $-265.55B ÷ $118.00B
What This Means
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s EV/EBITDA of -2.3 is on the lower side versus many large-cap peers — context still depends on growth and leverage.
About Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically in Insurance - Diversified. With a market capitalization of about $1.02T, it ranks as a mega-cap stock — one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Shares recently traded near $474.48, within a 52-week range of $455.19 to $516.85 (-8.2% from the high, +4.2% from the low). Beta of 0.62 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.
Trailing profit margin is about 19.3%, signaling a solid profit margin for its industry.
Understanding This Metric
EV/EBITDA is widely used when comparing companies with different debt loads because enterprise value includes net debt while EBITDA approximates operating cash earnings power. For Berkshire Hathaway Inc., the ratio should be read with growth, capex needs, and cycle position in Financial Services. Pair EV/EBITDA with free cash flow yield and net debt metrics before drawing conclusions — especially when EBITDA is depressed or boosted by one-time items.
Using This Number in Practice
Near -2.25x EV/EBITDA, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) carries a relatively low EV/EBITDA multiple, which may reflect cyclical trough EBITDA, higher perceived risk, or a cash-generative mature profile. Enterprise value of about $-265.55B and EBITDA near $118.00B form the ratio — adjust for one-time items before treating the headline multiple as comparable.
Credit and LBO workflows often sort names on EV/EBITDA before drilling into free cash flow and maintenance capex. Pair this view with the EV/EBITDA calculator and the BRK-B metrics hub for related valuation pages.
Sector Comparison
Among Financial Services names on our S&P 100 coverage, Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s EV/EBITDA of -2.25 can be compared with peers such as V (20.75), MA (20.92), AON (14.01). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Financial Services stocks.
Key Takeaways
- BRK-B is grouped in the Financial Services sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.62 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 19.3% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is BRK-B's EV/EBITDA?
EV/EBITDA compares enterprise value to operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s ratio is about -2.25 — common for comparing leveraged companies in Financial Services.
Is -2.25 high or low vs peers?
Among Financial Services peers (e.g. MA (20.92), V (20.75), AON (14.01)), BRK-B's -2.25 should be read with growth, capex, and debt levels.
When is EV/EBITDA misleading?
EBITDA ignores capex, working capital, and stock-based comp; negative or tiny EBITDA makes the ratio meaningless. Cross-check with free cash flow and net debt.
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