The current PE ratio for Berkshire Hathaway stock as of Apr 24, 2024 is 9.17. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $44.27 and the stock price of $405.95 per share. The PE ratio has decreased by 69% from its last 4 quarters average of 29.5.
The average historical PE ratio of Berkshire Hathaway for the last ten years is 20.71. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 9.17 is 56% 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.
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% |
The current PE ratio of BRK.B is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
BRK.B's PE ratio is below its peer stocks WMT and XOM. Berkshire Hathaway is currently trading at a lower PE ratio (9.17) than its peers average of 20.33.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| BRK.B Berkshire Hathaway Inc | 9.17 | $877.85B |
| XOM Exxon Mobil Corp | 13.62 | $480.31B |
| CVX Chevron Corp | 14.34 | $303.79B |
| UNP Union Pacific Corp | 22.16 | $141.46B |
| WMT Walmart Inc | 31.18 | $482.44B |
| GE General Electric Co | 51.52 | $174.25B |
| MMM 3M Co | N/A | $50.86B |
| LEE LEE ENTERPRISES Inc | N/A | $77.71M |
BRK.B stock has a price to earnings ratio of 9.17 as of Apr 24, 2024.
Over the last 3 years, the average PE ratio for BRK.B stock is 22.56.
Over the last 5 years, the average PE ratio for BRK.B stock is 20.33.
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 125.26 and it was in the Dec 2018 quarter.
The current PE ratio of BRK.B is 56% lower than the 10-year historical average.
BRK.B's PE ratio of 9.17 is considered low because the company's stock price is trading at a lower multiple of earnings.
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 (Apr 24, 2024), Berkshire Hathaway's share price is $405.95. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2023 is $44.27. Therefore, Berkshire Hathaway's price to earnings ratio for today is 9.17. PE RATIO(9.17) = STOCK PRICE($405.95) / TTM EPS($44.27)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.