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Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) stock analysis: business quality, valuation, and entry timing
Berkshire Hathaway is a conglomerate that owns insurance businesses, BNSF Railway, energy utilities, many industrial and consumer companies, and a large stock portfolio. Its diversified earnings and large cash position make balance-sheet strength a central part of the model view. Public Qualtix model snapshot from 2026-10-26 for BRK-B: business quality 50/100, a mixed model reading and valuation Cheap. Today's verdict and Entry Timing are shown after a free sign-in.
Qualtix evaluates BRK-B with a rules-based model that separates business quality, valuation, entry timing, red flags, and data confidence. The model scores first; AI explanations and the full Clean Brief help explain the result afterward.
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BRK-B public evidence metrics from the latest validated Qualtix snapshot
| Metric | Value | Why it matters | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue growth | 4.9% | 3-year revenue CAGR | FMP, computed |
| FCF margin | 6.3% | Free cash flow divided by revenue | FMP, computed |
| Operating margin | 16.3% | Profitability margin | FMP, computed |
| Gross margin | 23.5% | Revenue retained after direct costs | FMP, computed |
| Return on capital (pre-tax) | 7.1% | Operating profit before tax, divided by equity plus debt | FMP, computed |
| ROE | 11.4% | Return on equity | FMP, computed |
| Cash and debt | Cash and investments $365.5B / Debt $129.4B | Balance-sheet context | FMP, reported |
| TTM P/E | 0.0x | Price to trailing earnings | FMP, computed |
Qualtix view
- Business quality: 50/100, a mixed model reading.
- Valuation is currently labeled Cheap, so price is a supporting part of the model view.
Today's verdict
- Today's model verdict and Entry Timing for BRK-B update every market day and are shown after a free sign-in.
Data and snapshot dates
- Model snapshot date: 2026-10-26.
- Financial data through: 2026-06-30.
- Scored by the current Qualtix model.
- Data-confidence status: high.
What supports the current view
- Valuation is labeled Cheap by the current model view.
- Beta of 0.60 suggests lower market sensitivity than higher-beta alternatives.
What weakens the current view
- Business quality remains below the model's stronger-company threshold (50/100).
What changed
- Business Quality was unchanged from the previous snapshot.
What to research next
- Start with the weaker Business Quality signal (50/100): review revenue durability, margins, cash generation, and balance-sheet pressure.
- Check whether the Cheap valuation label reflects a real mismatch or a business concern that deserves more research.
- Compare BRK-B with AXP and KO to see whether the model edge is company-specific or sector-wide.
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