BRK.B Berkshire Hathaway PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for Berkshire Hathaway stock as of Nov 21, 2024 is 9.54. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $49.46 and the stock price of $472.06 per share. The PE ratio has decreased by 11% from its last 4 quarters average of 10.7.
BRK.B PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Berkshire Hathaway for the last ten years is 20.26. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 9.54 is 53% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, BRK.B's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Dec 2018 quarter at 125.26, when the price was $204.18 and the EPS was $1.63. The lowest point was recorded in the Mar 2021 quarter, when it reached 5.85 with a price of $255.47 and an EPS of $43.64.
Berkshire Hathaway PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 1,051.29% in 2018
Maximum annual decrease: -94.56% in 2019
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8.06 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | N/A |
| 2021 | 7.53 | -42.25% |
| 2020 | 13.04 | 91.2% |
| 2019 | 6.82 | -94.56% |
| 2018 | 125.26 | 1,051.29% |
| 2017 | 10.88 | -34.85% |
| 2016 | 16.7 | 23.61% |
| 2015 | 13.51 | -27.4% |
| 2014 | 18.61 | 23.82% |
BRK.B average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of BRK.B is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
BRK.B PE vs peers
BRK.B's PE ratio is below its peer stocks WMT and XOM. Berkshire Hathaway is currently trading at a lower PE ratio (9.54) than its peers average of 20.39.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| BRK.B Berkshire Hathaway Inc | 9.54 | $1.02T |
| XOM Exxon Mobil Corp | 15.18 | $535.89B |
| MMM 3M Co | 16.04 | $69.33B |
| CVX Chevron Corp | 17.68 | $290.46B |
| UNP Union Pacific Corp | 21.93 | $144.91B |
| GE General Electric Co | 31.13 | $193.41B |
| WMT Walmart Inc | 45.8 | $710.5B |
| LEE LEE ENTERPRISES Inc | N/A | $99.67M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Berkshire Hathaway's PE ratio?
BRK.B stock has a price to earnings ratio of 9.54 as of Nov 21, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B)?
Over the last 3 years, the average PE ratio for BRK.B stock is 22.42.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B)?
Over the last 5 years, the average PE ratio for BRK.B stock is 19.07.
What is the highest PE ratio for BRK.B?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 125.26 and it was in the Dec 2018 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for BRK.B compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of BRK.B is 53% lower than the 10-year historical average.
Why is Berkshire Hathaway's PE ratio so low?
BRK.B's PE ratio of 9.54 is considered low because the company's stock price is trading at a lower multiple of earnings.
How is BRK.B's PE ratio calculated (Berkshire Hathaway PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the earnings per share(EPS) for the last 12 months. As of today (Nov 21, 2024), Berkshire Hathaway's share price is $472.06. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $49.46. Therefore, Berkshire Hathaway's price to earnings ratio for today is 9.54. PE RATIO(9.54) = STOCK PRICE($472.06) / TTM EPS($49.46)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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