Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A) EBITDA Margin: 19.48%
Is Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s EBITDA margin high or low?
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 19.48% is 10% above its 5-year average of 17.68%, near the high end of its 5-year range (16.53%–19.48%).
The EBITDA margin for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A) is 19.48% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 0.05% (19.47%).
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BRK.A EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
19.48%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
19.47%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
18.24%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
17.68%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
19.69%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
19.52%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
18.91%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+0.05%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+6.81%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+10.21%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-1.08%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-0.22%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+3.01%
BRK.A Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A) | — | 19.48% | 19.47% | 18.24% | 17.68% |
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B) | $1.05T | 19.48% | 19.47% | 18.24% | 17.68% |
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-A) | $1.05T | 19.48% | 19.47% | 18.24% | 17.68% |
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) | $1.05T | 19.48% | 19.47% | 18.24% | 17.68% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) | $833.73B | 29.10% | 29.88% | 30.91% | 35.15% |
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) | $767.54B | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Visa Inc. (V) | $619.81B | 65.01% | 68.12% | 68.05% | 68.88% |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) | $617.39B | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (QQQ) | $488.15B | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Mastercard Incorporated (MA) | $432.15B | 61.58% | 60.61% | 59.82% | 59.50% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
23.9%
EBITDA Margin
19.5%
Operating Margin
15.3%
Net Margin
19.3%
Formula: EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) × 100
Why EBITDA Margin matters:
- Removes effects of depreciation policies (D&A)
- Capital structure neutral (ignores interest)
- Tax neutral (ignores tax differences)
- Good proxy for operating cash generation
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. EBITDA Margin Formula & Definition
EBITDA Margin = EBITDA / Revenue
EBITDA margin measures operating profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as a percentage of revenue.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the EBITDA margin for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A)?
- The EBITDA margin for BRK.A stock is 19.48%.
- Is Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s EBITDA margin high or low?
- Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 19.48% is 10% above its 5-year average of 17.68%, near the high end of its 5-year range (16.53%–19.48%).
- What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A)?
- The TTM average EBITDA margin for BRK.A stock is 19.47%.
- What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A)?
- The 3Y average EBITDA margin for BRK.A stock is 18.24%.
- What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A)?
- The 5Y average EBITDA margin for BRK.A stock is 17.68%.
- What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A)?
- The 10Y average EBITDA margin for BRK.A stock is 19.69%.
- What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A)?
- The 15Y average EBITDA margin for BRK.A stock is 19.52%.
- What is the 20Y average EBITDA margin for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A)?
- The 20Y average EBITDA margin for BRK.A stock is 18.91%.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 19.48% |
| 2024-12-31 | 19.46% |
| 2023-12-31 | 16.63% |
| 2022-12-31 | 17.38% |
| 2021-12-31 | 16.57% |
| 2020-12-31 | 16.53% |
| 2019-12-31 | 45.37% |
| 2018-12-31 | 7.17% |
| 2017-12-31 | 15.31% |
| 2016-12-31 | 20.69% |
| 2015-12-31 | 22.04% |
| 2014-12-31 | 19.95% |
| 2013-12-31 | 21.22% |
| 2012-12-31 | 19.40% |
| 2011-12-31 | 16.39% |
| 2010-12-31 | 18.77% |
| 2009-12-31 | 14.82% |
| 2008-12-31 | 10.61% |
| 2007-12-31 | 20.69% |
| 2006-12-31 | 21.07% |
| 2005-12-31 | 17.57% |
| 2004-12-31 | 17.31% |
| 2003-12-31 | 21.01% |
| 2002-12-31 | 18.48% |
| 2001-12-31 | 8.68% |
| 2000-12-31 | 21.80% |
| 1999-12-31 | 13.69% |
| 1998-12-31 | 34.42% |
| 1997-12-31 | 30.35% |
| 1996-12-31 | 37.55% |
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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