BRK.B Berkshire Hathaway PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current PE ratio for Berkshire Hathaway stock as of Aug 7, 2025 is 15.82. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $29.17 and the stock price of $461.47 per share. The PE ratio has an increase of 24% from its last 4 quarters average of 12.8.

BRK.B PE ratio history

How has BRK.B's PE ratio performed in the past

The average historical PE ratio of Berkshire Hathaway for the last ten years is 20.56. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 15.82 is 23% 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.

Today
15.82
Average
20.56
Median
12.43
Minimum
5.85
Maximum
125.26

Berkshire Hathaway PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 1,051.29% in 2018

Maximum annual decrease: -94.56% in 2019

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
2024 10.98 36.23% $453.28 $41.27
2023 8.06 N/A $356.66 $44.27
2022 N/A N/A $308.9 -$10.33
2021 7.53 -42.25% $299 $39.7
2020 13.04 91.2% $231.87 $17.78
2019 6.82 -94.56% $226.5 $33.22
2018 125.26 1,051.29% $204.18 $1.63
2017 10.88 -34.85% $198.22 $18.22
2016 16.7 23.61% $162.98 $9.76
2015 13.51 N/A $132.04 $9.77
2014 N/A N/A $150.15 N/A
2013 N/A N/A $118.56 N/A
2012 N/A N/A $89.7 N/A
2011 N/A N/A $76.3 N/A
2010 N/A N/A $80.11 N/A

Berkshire Hathaway PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
Jun 2025 16.65 17.34% $485.77 $29.17
Mar 2025 14.19 29.23% $532.58 $37.52
Dec 2024 10.98 17.94% $453.28 $41.27
Sep 2024 9.31 -28.16% $460.26 $49.46
Jun 2024 12.96 4.26% $406.8 $31.4
Mar 2024 12.43 54.22% $420.52 $33.84
Dec 2023 8.06 -19.32% $356.66 $44.27
Sep 2023 9.99 16.3% $350.3 $35.07
Jun 2023 8.59 -90.6% $341 $39.68
Mar 2023 91.35 N/A $308.77 $3.38
Dec 2022 N/A N/A $308.9 -$10.33
Sep 2022 N/A N/A $267.02 -$0.85
Jun 2022 54.5 473.08% $273.02 $5.01
Mar 2022 9.51 26.29% $352.91 $37.12
Dec 2021 7.53 2.17% $299 $39.7

BRK.B Price vs fair value

How does BRK.B's price compare to its estimated fair value based on its growth

BRK.B average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of BRK.B for the past years

The current PE ratio of BRK.B is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
19.45
5-year avg
17.37
10-year avg
20.56
15-year avg
20.56

BRK.B PE vs peers

What is BRK.B's PE ratio compared to its peers

BRK.B's PE ratio is less than its peer stocks WMT and GE, but it is above XOM's. Berkshire Hathaway is currently trading at a lower PE ratio (15.82) than its peers average of 18.19.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
XOM Exxon Mobil Corp 15.05 $451.69B
BRK.B Berkshire Hathaway Inc 15.82 $997.87B
UNP Union Pacific Corp 19.31 $132.05B
CVX Chevron Corp 19.64 $264.66B
MMM 3M Co 20.96 $80.82B
GE General Electric Co 37.62 $288.46B
WMT Walmart Inc 43.88 $822.94B
LEE LEE ENTERPRISES Inc N/A $27.74M

Frequently asked questions

What is Berkshire Hathaway's PE ratio?

BRK.B stock has a price to earnings ratio of 15.82 as of Aug 7, 2025.

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 19.45.

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 17.37.

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 23% lower than the 10-year historical average.

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 (Aug 7, 2025), Berkshire Hathaway's share price is $461.47. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2025 is $29.17. Therefore, Berkshire Hathaway's price to earnings ratio for today is 15.82. PE RATIO(15.82) = STOCK PRICE($461.47) / TTM EPS($29.17)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.