Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B) — Capital Reinvestment Ratio
Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B) has a Capital Reinvestment Ratio of 0.48x as of March 2026, meaning it reinvests 0% of its operating cash flow ($10.44 Billion) in capital expenditures ($4.99 Billion). See BRK-B equity financing ratio to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
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Berkshire Hathaway Inc Capital Reinvestment Ratio (1991–2025)
This chart tracks Berkshire Hathaway Inc's Capital Reinvestment Ratio across 32 annual periods. Check Berkshire Hathaway Inc cash flow reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
Annual Capital Reinvestment Ratio for Berkshire Hathaway Inc (1991–2025)
Year-by-year Capital Reinvestment Ratio for Berkshire Hathaway Inc from 1991 to 2025. For live market cap and broader valuation context, see BRK-B stock market capitalisation.
| Year | Reinvestment Ratio | Operating CF (USD) | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.46x | $45.97 Billion | $20.93 Billion | ▼ -26.6% |
| 2024 | 0.62x | $30.59 Billion | $18.98 Billion | ▲ +57.2% |
| 2023 | 0.39x | $49.20 Billion | $19.41 Billion | ▼ -5.0% |
| 2022 | 0.42x | $37.22 Billion | $15.46 Billion | ▲ +23.4% |
| 2021 | 0.34x | $39.42 Billion | $13.28 Billion | ▲ +2.9% |
| 2020 | 0.33x | $39.77 Billion | $13.01 Billion | ▼ -20.8% |
| 2019 | 0.41x | $38.69 Billion | $15.98 Billion | ▲ +6.3% |
| 2018 | 0.39x | $37.40 Billion | $14.54 Billion | ▲ +52.0% |
| 2017 | 0.26x | $45.78 Billion | $11.71 Billion | ▼ -35.8% |
| 2016 | 0.40x | $32.53 Billion | $12.95 Billion | ▼ -22.0% |
| 2015 | 0.51x | $31.49 Billion | $16.08 Billion | ▲ +7.7% |
| 2014 | 0.47x | $32.01 Billion | $15.19 Billion | ▲ +18.5% |
| 2013 | 0.40x | $27.70 Billion | $11.09 Billion | ▼ -14.2% |
| 2012 | 0.47x | $20.95 Billion | $9.78 Billion | ▲ +16.6% |
| 2011 | 0.40x | $20.48 Billion | $8.19 Billion | ▲ +19.7% |
| 2010 | 0.33x | $17.89 Billion | $5.98 Billion | ▲ +7.3% |
| 2009 | 0.31x | $15.85 Billion | $4.94 Billion | ▼ -42.9% |
| 2008 | 0.55x | $11.25 Billion | $6.14 Billion | ▲ +27.4% |
| 2007 | 0.43x | $12.55 Billion | $5.37 Billion | ▼ -4.5% |
| 2006 | 0.45x | $10.20 Billion | $4.57 Billion | ▲ +92.9% |
| 2005 | 0.23x | $9.45 Billion | $2.19 Billion | ▲ +43.3% |
| 2004 | 0.16x | $7.41 Billion | $1.20 Billion | ▲ +12.1% |
| 2003 | 0.14x | $8.26 Billion | $1.20 Billion | ▼ -48.3% |
| 2002 | 0.28x | $11.20 Billion | $3.13 Billion | ▼ -65.8% |
| 2001 | 0.82x | $6.57 Billion | $5.38 Billion | ▲ +745.6% |
| 2000 | 0.10x | $2.95 Billion | $285.00 Million | ▼ -87.3% |
| 1999 | 0.76x | $2.20 Billion | $1.68 Billion | ▼ -31.5% |
| 1998 | 1.12x | $657.00 Million | $733.00 Million | ▲ +1111.4% |
| 1997 | 0.09x | $2.34 Billion | $215.10 Million | ▼ -48.6% |
| 1996 | 0.18x | $1.26 Billion | $225.60 Million | ▲ +48.9% |
| 1992 | 0.12x | $997.20 Million | $119.90 Million | ▼ -47.0% |
| 1991 | 0.23x | $709.20 Million | $161.00 Million | — |