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Price: 703 700 USD -0.43% Market Closed
Market Cap: $1T

EV/EBIT

18.8
Current
3%
Cheaper
vs 3-y average of 19.4

Enterprise Value to EBIT (EV/EBIT) ratio compares a company`s total enterprise value to its earnings before interest and taxes. It shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company`s earnings, including both equity and debt.

EV/EBIT
18.8
=
Enterprise Value
$1.1T
/
EBIT
$58B

Enterprise Value to EBIT (EV/EBIT) ratio compares a company`s total enterprise value to its earnings before interest and taxes. It shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company`s earnings, including both equity and debt.

EV/EBIT
18.8
=
Enterprise Value
$1.1T
/
EBIT
$58B

Valuation Scenarios

Berkshire Hathaway Inc is trading below its 3-year average

If EV/EBIT returns to its 3-Year Average (19.4), the stock would be worth $725 971.46 (3% upside from current price).

Statistics
Positive Scenarios
4/4
Maximum Downside
No Downside Scenarios
Maximum Upside
+6%
Average Upside
4%
Scenario EV/EBIT Value Implied Price Upside/Downside
Current Multiple 18.8 $703 700
0%
3-Year Average 19.4 $725 971.46
+3%
5-Year Average 19.7 $734 685
+4%
Industry Average 20 $746 721.95
+6%
Country Average 19.6 $733 443.25
+4%

Forward EV/EBIT
Today’s price vs future ebit

Today's Enterprise Value EBIT Forward EV/EBIT
$1.1T
/
Jan 2026
$58B
=
18.8
Current
$1.1T
/
Dec 2026
$48B
=
23.9
Forward
$1.1T
/
Dec 2027
$50.9B
=
22.5
Forward

Forward EV/EBIT shows whether today’s EV/EBIT still looks high or low once future ebit are taken into account.

Peer Comparison

All Multiples
EV/EBIT
P/E
All Countries
Close
Market Cap EV/EBIT P/E
US
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
NYSE:BRK.A
1T USD 18.8 15.2
SE
Investor AB
STO:INVE B
1.2T SEK 47.6 7.4
ZA
Remgro Ltd
JSE:REM
110.6B ZAR 32.3 33.5
SE
Industrivarden AB
STO:INDU A
215.4B SEK 5.4 5.4
MC
HAL Trust
AEX:HAL
15.5B EUR 8.6 9.7
NL
Exor NV
AEX:EXO
14.2B EUR -4.5 -3.8
SE
L E Lundbergforetagen AB (publ)
STO:LUND B
139.7B SEK 23.9 11.6
IN
Bajaj Holdings and Investment Ltd
NSE:BAJAJHLDNG
1.2T INR 119.4 13.1
BE
Groep Brussel Lambert NV
XBRU:GBLB
9.8B EUR 72.7 -15.6
BE
Sofina SA
XBRU:SOF
8B EUR 82.3 73.8
SA
Kingdom Holding Company SJSC
SAU:4280
29.6B SAR 37.7 17.4
EV/EBIT Multiple
EBIT Growth EV/EBIT to Growth
US
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
NYSE:BRK.A
Average EV/EBIT: 44.9
18.8
N/A N/A
SE
Investor AB
STO:INVE B
47.6
22%
2.2
ZA
R
Remgro Ltd
JSE:REM
32.3
4%
8.1
SE
Industrivarden AB
STO:INDU A
5.4
N/A N/A
MC
HAL Trust
AEX:HAL
8.6
N/A N/A
NL
Exor NV
AEX:EXO
Negative Multiple: -4.5 N/A N/A
SE
L E Lundbergforetagen AB (publ)
STO:LUND B
23.9
N/A N/A
IN
Bajaj Holdings and Investment Ltd
NSE:BAJAJHLDNG
119.4
N/A N/A
BE
Groep Brussel Lambert NV
XBRU:GBLB
72.7
N/A N/A
BE
Sofina SA
XBRU:SOF
82.3
N/A N/A
SA
Kingdom Holding Company SJSC
SAU:4280
37.7
N/A N/A
P/E Multiple
Earnings Growth PEG
US
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
NYSE:BRK.A
Average P/E: 20.8
15.2
-7%
N/A
SE
Investor AB
STO:INVE B
7.4
-31%
N/A
ZA
R
Remgro Ltd
JSE:REM
33.5
49%
0.7
SE
Industrivarden AB
STO:INDU A
5.4
N/A N/A
MC
HAL Trust
AEX:HAL
9.7
-7%
N/A
NL
Exor NV
AEX:EXO
Negative Multiple: -3.8 N/A N/A
SE
L E Lundbergforetagen AB (publ)
STO:LUND B
11.6
N/A N/A
IN
Bajaj Holdings and Investment Ltd
NSE:BAJAJHLDNG
13.1
N/A N/A
BE
Groep Brussel Lambert NV
XBRU:GBLB
Negative Multiple: -15.6 N/A N/A
BE
Sofina SA
XBRU:SOF
73.8
N/A N/A
SA
Kingdom Holding Company SJSC
SAU:4280
17.4
0%
N/A

Market Distribution

In line with most companies in the United States of America
Percentile
47th
Based on 8 638 companies
47th percentile
18.8
Low
0 — 13.6
Typical Range
13.6 — 27.8
High
27.8 —
Distribution Statistics
the United States of America
Min 0
30th Percentile 13.6
Median 19.6
70th Percentile 27.8
Max 1 826 183.2

Berkshire Hathaway Inc
Glance View

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. began its journey as a humble textile manufacturing company in the early 19th century. However, a pivotal transformation occurred when Warren Buffett took control in 1965 and turned it into a powerhouse of investment and conglomerate empire. The key to Berkshire's meteoric rise has been Buffett's unique investment philosophy where he focuses on the intrinsic value of companies, buying undervalued businesses with strong fundamentals and reliable management. Today, rather than textiles, Berkshire stands as a microcosm of the American economy with its diverse range of holdings and operating businesses spanning from insurance, railroads, utilities, to consumer goods, and fintech. The heart of Berkshire Hathaway's operations revolves around its vast portfolio of wholly owned subsidiaries and significant minority stakes in publicly traded stocks. Its insurance operations, led by entities such as GEICO and Berkshire Hathaway Reinsurance, act as a financial cornerstone, generating substantial premium float that can be invested to compound returns over time. Simultaneously, companies like BNSF Railway and Berkshire Hathaway Energy provide steady, predictable cash flows, aiding in funding further acquisitions and investments. Meanwhile, the equity investments in stalwarts like Apple provide substantial capital gains and dividends. This intricate symbiosis of varied businesses not only fuels Berkshire's financial growth but also encapsulates an ethos of patience and value investment that has captivated investors globally.

BRK.A Intrinsic Value
635 445.68 USD
Overvaluation 10%
Intrinsic Value
Price $703 700
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