Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A) Debt to Assets Ratio: 0.11%
The debt to assets ratio for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A) is 0.11% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
BRK.A Debt to Assets Ratio Metrics
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO
0.11%
BRK.A Competitors' Debt to Assets Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO |
|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A) | — | 0.11% |
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) | $1.05T | 0.11% |
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B) | $1.05T | 0.11% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) | $837.88B | 0.21% |
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) | $769.13B | N/A |
| Visa Inc. (V) | $623.06B | 0.25% |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) | $622.51B | N/A |
| Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (QQQ) | $495.94B | N/A |
| Mastercard Incorporated (MA) | $437.59B | 0.35% |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) | $1.70T | N/A |
Leverage Ratios Comparison
Debt/Assets
0.1%
Debt/Equity
0.19
Current Ratio
6.75
Interest Coverage
11.6x
Formula: Debt/Assets = Total Debt / Total Assets × 100
Debt/Assets vs Debt/Equity:
- Debt/Assets: Shows % of assets funded by creditors (bounded 0-100%)
- Debt/Equity: Shows debt relative to shareholder investment (can exceed 100%)
- Both measure leverage but from different perspectives
Industry context matters: Capital-intensive industries (utilities, real estate) typically have higher Debt/Assets ratios than tech companies.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Debt to Assets Ratio Formula & Definition
Debt/Assets ratio shows what percentage of a company's assets are financed by debt. Compare the current value with the historical chart and peer group to understand leverage over time.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Debt to Assets Ratio FAQ
- What is the debt to assets ratio for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A)?
- The debt to assets ratio for BRK.A stock is 0.11%.
About Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. operates globally through a diverse portfolio of subsidiaries, primarily focusing on insurance, freight rail transportation, and utility services. The company offers a comprehensive range of insurance and reinsurance products, covering property, casualty, life, accident, and health sectors. Its railway division manages extensive freight networks across North America. In the utilities sector, Berkshire Hathaway is deeply involved in power generation, transmission, storage, and distribution, utilizing a wide array of sources including natural gas, coal, wind, solar, hydroelectric, nuclear, and geothermal energy. It also oversees natural gas infrastructure, such as distribution and storage facilities, interstate pipelines, and liquefied natural gas plants, and holds interests in coal mining operations. Beyond these core businesses, Berkshire Hathaway maintains a significant manufacturing footprint. It produces a wide array of goods, from confectionery like boxed chocolates to specialty chemicals, metal-cutting tools, and advanced components for aerospace and power generation. Its building materials segment includes flooring, insulation, roofing, engineered products, structural components, paints, coatings, and bricks. The company also constructs manufactured and site-built homes, complemented by associated lending and financial services. Other industrial outputs include recreational vehicles, apparel, jewelry, custom picture frames, and alkaline batteries. Furthermore, it produces heavy industrial goods such as castings, forgings, various fastener systems, aerostructures, and specialized pipes, fittings, and tubing for industrial applications. The company's services division is equally varied, encompassing distribution of televisions, information, and electronic components, alongside comprehensive logistics and foodservice distribution. It also franchises and services quick-service restaurants and provides professional aviation training and fractional aircraft ownership programs. On the retail front, Berkshire Hathaway sells automobiles, a broad range of home furnishings (furniture, bedding, appliances, electronics, computers), and luxury goods (jewelry, watches, crystal, china, gifts, collectibles). It also retails kitchenware and motorcycle apparel and equipment. Established in 1998, Berkshire Hathaway maintains its corporate headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Insurance - Diversified
- CEO
- Gregory Edward Abel