Berkshire Hathaway Inc - Asset Resilience Ratio
Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B) 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. Read BRK-B total debt and obligations for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
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Asset Resilience Ratio Trend (1990–2025)
This chart shows how Berkshire Hathaway Inc's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. See Berkshire Hathaway Inc shareholders equity for net asset value and shareholders' equity analysis.
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 market capitalisation and broader financial context, see Berkshire Hathaway Inc market capitalisation.
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 |
|---|---|---|
|
Sampo A SDB
ST:SAMPO-SDB |
Insurance - Diversified | -61.85% |
|
BB Seguridade Participacoes SA
SA:BBSE3 |
Insurance - Diversified | 43.47% |
|
UNIQA Insurance Group AG
VI:UQA |
Insurance - Diversified | 45.14% |
|
ageas SA/NV
BR:AGS |
Insurance - Diversified | 57.24% |
|
Porto Seguro S.A
SA:PSSA3 |
Insurance - Diversified | 2.90% |
|
Sun Life Financial Inc.
TO:SLF |
Insurance - Diversified | 6.77% |
|
iA Financial Corporation Inc
TO:IAG |
Insurance - Diversified | 0.65% |
|
Western Investment Company of Canada Limited
V:WI |
Insurance - Diversified | 5.56% |
Annual Asset Resilience Ratio for Berkshire Hathaway Inc (1990–2025)
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 | +4.46pp |
| 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., 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