Berkshire Hathaway Inc Asset Resilience Ratio
Berkshire Hathaway Inc asset resilience ratio. Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of 27.09% as of March 2026. The Asset Resilience Ratio measures the percentage of a company's total assets that are held in liquid form (cash and short-term investments). This metric indicates how well-positioned the company is to handle unexpected financial challenges, economic downturns, or strategic opportunities without requiring external financing. See Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A) liquidity interval to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
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Asset Resilience Ratio of Berkshire Hathaway Inc (1996–2025)
Asset resilience ratio of Berkshire Hathaway Inc from 1996 to 2025. This chart shows how Berkshire Hathaway Inc's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. Read debt load of Berkshire Hathaway Inc for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
Liquid Assets Composition Over Time
This chart breaks down Berkshire Hathaway Inc's liquid assets into cash & equivalents and short-term investments, showing how the composition has evolved over time. For the complete balance sheet picture, see Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A) total assets.
Current Liquid Assets Breakdown
| Component | Amount | % of Total Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $0.00 | 0% |
| Short-term Investments | $339.26 Billion | 27.09% |
| Total Liquid Assets | $339.26 Billion | 27.09% |
Asset Resilience Insights
- Very High Liquidity: Berkshire Hathaway Inc maintains exceptional liquid asset reserves at 27.09% of total assets.
- This level provides strong protection against economic uncertainties but may indicate potential for more aggressive growth investments.
- The company has significant short-term investments, indicating active treasury management.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc Industry Peers by Asset Resilience Ratio
Compare Berkshire Hathaway Inc's asset resilience ratio with other companies in the same industry.
| Company | Industry | Asset Resilience Ratio |
|---|---|---|
|
BB Seguridade Participacoes SA
SA:BBSE3 |
Insurance - Diversified | 43.47% |
|
Baloise Holding AG
SW:BALN |
Insurance - Diversified | 12.20% |
|
Union Insurance Co Ltd
TW:2816 |
Insurance - Diversified | 14.03% |
|
FG Financial Group
NASDAQ:FGF |
Insurance - Diversified | 4.71% |
|
Vienna Insurance Group AG
VI:VIG |
Insurance - Diversified | 48.65% |
|
UNIQA Insurance Group AG
VI:UQA |
Insurance - Diversified | 45.14% |
|
ageas SA/NV
BR:AGS |
Insurance - Diversified | 54.49% |
|
Porto Seguro S.A
SA:PSSA3 |
Insurance - Diversified | 2.90% |
Berkshire Hathaway Inc Asset Resilience Ratio by Year (1996–2025)
Berkshire Hathaway Inc asset resilience ratio by year from 1996 to 2025. The table below shows the annual Asset Resilience Ratio data for Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
| Year | Asset Resilience Ratio (%) | Liquid Assets | Total Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 30.54% | $373.31 Billion | $1.22 Trillion | +1.58pp |
| 2024-12-31 | 28.96% | $334.20 Billion | $1.15 Trillion | +13.30pp |
| 2023-12-31 | 15.67% | $167.64 Billion | $1.07 Trillion | +2.11pp |
| 2022-12-31 | 13.56% | $128.59 Billion | $948.45 Billion | -1.75pp |
| 2021-12-31 | 15.30% | $146.72 Billion | $958.78 Billion | -0.52pp |
| 2020-12-31 | 15.83% | $138.29 Billion | $873.73 Billion | +0.17pp |
| 2019-12-31 | 15.65% | $128.00 Billion | $817.73 Billion | -0.15pp |
| 2018-12-31 | 15.81% | $111.87 Billion | $707.79 Billion | -0.71pp |
| 2017-12-31 | 16.52% | $115.95 Billion | $702.10 Billion | +4.37pp |
| 2016-12-31 | 12.14% | $75.39 Billion | $620.85 Billion | +11.31pp |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.83% | $4.57 Billion | $552.26 Billion | -4.38pp |
| 2014-12-31 | 5.21% | $27.40 Billion | $526.19 Billion | -0.73pp |
| 2013-12-31 | 5.94% | $28.79 Billion | $484.93 Billion | -1.42pp |
| 2012-12-31 | 7.36% | $31.45 Billion | $427.45 Billion | -0.50pp |
| 2011-12-31 | 7.86% | $30.86 Billion | $392.65 Billion | -1.22pp |
| 2010-12-31 | 9.08% | $33.80 Billion | $372.23 Billion | -6.60pp |
| 2009-12-31 | 15.68% | $46.59 Billion | $297.12 Billion | +2.41pp |
| 2008-12-31 | 13.27% | $35.48 Billion | $267.40 Billion | +8.74pp |
| 2007-12-31 | 4.52% | $12.36 Billion | $273.16 Billion | -0.47pp |
| 2006-12-31 | 4.99% | $12.40 Billion | $248.44 Billion | -10.57pp |
| 2005-12-31 | 15.56% | $30.86 Billion | $198.32 Billion | +7.22pp |
| 2004-12-31 | 8.34% | $15.76 Billion | $188.87 Billion | +3.98pp |
| 2003-12-31 | 4.36% | $7.88 Billion | $180.56 Billion | -28.05pp |
| 2002-12-31 | 32.41% | $54.95 Billion | $169.54 Billion | -2.96pp |
| 2001-12-31 | 35.37% | $57.57 Billion | $162.75 Billion | +34.72pp |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.65% | $880.00 Million | $135.79 Billion | -0.11pp |
| 1999-12-31 | 0.76% | $999.00 Million | $131.42 Billion | +0.15pp |
| 1998-12-31 | 0.61% | $743.00 Million | $122.24 Billion | +0.21pp |
| 1997-12-31 | 0.40% | $221.80 Million | $56.11 Billion | -0.10pp |
| 1996-12-31 | 0.50% | $215.90 Million | $43.41 Billion | -- |
About Berkshire Hathaway Inc
Berkshire Hathaway Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the insurance, freight rail transportation, and utility businesses. The company provides property, casualty, life, accident, and health insurance and reinsurance; operates railroad systems in North America; generates, transmits, stores, and distributes electricity from natural gas, coal, wind, solar, hydroelectric, nuclear, and g… Read more