Berkshire Hathaway Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the insurance, freight rail transportation, and utility businesses worldwide. It provides property, casualty, life, accident, and health insurance and reinsurance; and operates railroad systems in North America. The company also generates, transmits, stores, and distributes electricity from natural gas, coal, wind, solar, hydroelectric, nuclear, and geothermal sources; operates natural gas distribution and storage facilities, interstate pipelines, liquefied natural gas facilities, and compressor and meter stations; and holds interest in coal mining assets. In addition, the company manufactures boxed chocolates and other confectionery products; specialty chemicals, metal cutting tools, and components for aerospace and power generation applications; flooring products; insulation, roofing, and engineered products; building and engineered components; paints and coatings; and bricks and masonry products, as well as offers manufactured and site-built home construction, and related lending and financial services. Further, it provides recreational vehicles, apparel products, jewelry, and custom picture framing products, as well as alkaline batteries; castings, forgings, fasteners/fastener systems, and aerostructures; and seamless pipes, fittings, downhole casing and tubing, and mill forms. Additionally, the company distributes televisions and information; franchises and services quick service restaurants; distributes electronic components; and offers logistics services, grocery and foodservice distribution services, and professional aviation training and shared aircraft ownership programs. It also retails automobiles; furniture, bedding, and accessories; household appliances, electronics, and computers; jewelry, watches, crystal, china, stemware, flatware, gifts, and collectibles; kitchenware; and motorcycle apparel and equipment. The company was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
- Free Cash Flow (FCF) $26.14B
 - Free Cash Flow To Equity (FCFE) $19.1B
 - Dividends Paid $0
 - Debt Repayment $-7.05B
 - Net Stock Repurchased $27.06B
 
Discounted Cash Flow
Use the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) tool to estimate the intrinsic value of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. stock.
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The number of assumptions to make for each forecast.
The number of years to forecast future cash flows. These future cash flows are used to determine the intrinsic present value for the stock.
It is generally recommended to select a longer period for more established companies with stable financial histories.
The compounding annual rate of return required, according to your investment objectives. This is used to discount back future cash flows.
Estimate the annual compounding revenue growth rate. You can use the historical compounding annual growth rates provided below as a guide.
- 1 Year 21.36%
 - 3 Years 12.25%
 - 5 Years 9.08%
 - 10 Years 8.15%
 
Estimate levered free cash flow (FCFE) as a percentage of revenue. You can use the historical margins provided below as a guide.
- 1 Year 5.38%
 - 3 Years 5.68%
 - 5 Years 6.48%
 - 10 Years 5.69%
 
Estimate the compounding annual growth rate at which revenues will grow in perpetuity after the forecast period. This is the first method used to calculate the terminal value.
Values of between 2% and 5% are generally recommended.
Estimate the price to levered free cash flow (P/FCFE) for the stock after the forecast period. This is the second method used to calculate the terminal value.
This method for calculating the terminal value can be preferred for shorter forecast periods. You can use the historical rations provided below as a guide.
- 1 Year 37.45
 - 3 Years 33.95
 - 5 Years 33.2
 - 10 Years 34.92
 
| Chief Executive Officer (CEO) | Mr. Warren E. Buffett | 
|---|---|
| Full-Time Employees | 372K | 
| Industry | Insurance—Diversified | 
| Sector | Financial Services | 
| Country | US | 
| Website | https://www.berkshirehathaway.com |