Berkshire Hathaway Inc - Asset Resilience Ratio
Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of 31.13% as of September 2025. 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.
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Asset Resilience Ratio Trend (1990–2024)
This chart shows how Berkshire Hathaway Inc's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. Compare with other companies' asset resilience ratios.
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.
Current Liquid Assets Breakdown
| Component | Amount | % of Total Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $76.31 Billion | 6.22% |
| Short-term Investments | $305.37 Billion | 24.91% |
| Total Liquid Assets | $381.67 Billion | 31.13% |
Asset Resilience Insights
- Very High Liquidity: Berkshire Hathaway Inc maintains exceptional liquid asset reserves at 31.13% 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 |
|---|---|---|
|
SEOUL GUARANTEE INSURANCE
KO:031210 |
Insurance - Diversified | 66.46% |
|
Allianz Malaysia Bhd
KLSE:1163PA |
Insurance - Diversified | 50.99% |
|
MAA Group Bhd
KLSE:1198 |
Insurance - Diversified | 12.94% |
|
A Plus Asset Advisor Co Ltd
KO:244920 |
Insurance - Diversified | 21.82% |
|
Union Insurance Co Ltd
TW:2816 |
Insurance - Diversified | 9.42% |
|
Aegon Ltd.
SA:A1EG34 |
Insurance - Diversified | 17.28% |
|
Alm. Brand A/S
PINK:ABDBY |
Insurance - Diversified | 0.24% |
|
Arch Capital Group Ltd
NASDAQ:ACGL |
Insurance - Diversified | 15.73% |
Annual Asset Resilience Ratio for Berkshire Hathaway Inc (1990–2024)
The table below shows the annual Asset Resilience Ratio data for Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
| Year | Asset Resilience Ratio (%) | Liquid Assets | Total Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | +4.46pp |
| 2016-12-31 | 12.06% | $74.86 Billion | $620.85 Billion | +0.36pp |
| 2015-12-31 | 11.70% | $64.62 Billion | $552.26 Billion | -5.09pp |
| 2014-12-31 | 16.79% | $88.37 Billion | $526.19 Billion | +1.41pp |
| 2013-12-31 | 15.39% | $74.62 Billion | $484.93 Billion | -2.48pp |
| 2012-12-31 | 17.87% | $76.38 Billion | $427.45 Billion | +0.42pp |
| 2011-12-31 | 17.45% | $68.52 Billion | $392.65 Billion | -1.90pp |
| 2010-12-31 | 19.35% | $72.03 Billion | $372.23 Billion | -2.96pp |
| 2009-12-31 | 22.31% | $66.29 Billion | $297.12 Billion | -0.51pp |
| 2008-12-31 | 22.82% | $61.02 Billion | $267.40 Billion | +2.07pp |
| 2007-12-31 | 20.75% | $56.69 Billion | $273.16 Billion | -1.85pp |
| 2006-12-31 | 22.60% | $56.15 Billion | $248.44 Billion | -15.48pp |
| 2005-12-31 | 38.08% | $75.52 Billion | $198.32 Billion | +13.26pp |
| 2004-12-31 | 24.82% | $47.66 Billion | $192.05 Billion | +2.40pp |
| 2003-12-31 | 22.42% | $40.48 Billion | $180.56 Billion | -21.57pp |
| 2002-12-31 | 43.98% | $74.57 Billion | $169.54 Billion | +5.35pp |
| 2001-12-31 | 38.64% | $62.88 Billion | $162.75 Billion | +34.11pp |
| 2000-12-31 | 4.52% | $6.14 Billion | $135.79 Billion | +0.37pp |
| 1999-12-31 | 4.15% | $5.46 Billion | $131.42 Billion | -8.31pp |
| 1998-12-31 | 12.46% | $15.23 Billion | $122.24 Billion | +10.18pp |
| 1997-12-31 | 2.28% | $1.28 Billion | $56.11 Billion | -1.33pp |
| 1996-12-31 | 3.61% | $1.57 Billion | $43.41 Billion | -5.56pp |
| 1995-12-31 | 9.17% | $2.74 Billion | $29.93 Billion | +7.81pp |
| 1994-12-31 | 1.36% | $289.90 Million | $21.34 Billion | -8.06pp |
| 1993-12-31 | 9.42% | $1.84 Billion | $19.52 Billion | +2.38pp |
| 1992-12-31 | 7.04% | $1.19 Billion | $16.94 Billion | +1.77pp |
| 1991-12-31 | 5.27% | $762.00 Million | $14.46 Billion | +2.95pp |
| 1990-12-31 | 2.31% | $247.00 Million | $10.67 Billion | -- |
About Berkshire Hathaway Inc
Berkshire Hathaway Inc., through 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 geother… Read more