Berkshire Hathaway Inc Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Berkshire Hathaway Inc cash flow conversion efficiency. Based on the latest financial reports, Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.014x as of March 2026. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($10.44 Billion) by net assets ($729.45 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. Also see BRK-B stock market capitalisation for the company's overall valuation and market capitalisation.
Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency of Berkshire Hathaway Inc (1990–2025)
Cash flow conversion efficiency of Berkshire Hathaway Inc from 1990 to 2025. This chart illustrates how Berkshire Hathaway Inc's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. View today's stock price for Berkshire Hathaway Inc for real-time trading data and today's change.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc Cash Flow Conversion Ratio Explained
Berkshire Hathaway Inc cash flow conversion ratio divides operating cash flow by net assets, so a higher ratio means more cash generated from each unit of shareholder equity.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Berkshire Hathaway Inc ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency. Review Berkshire Hathaway Inc free cash flow efficiency to assess how much free cash flow the company generates relative to operating cash flow.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Micron Technology Inc
NASDAQ:MU
|
0.164x |
|
Eli Lilly and Company
SA:LILY34
|
0.171x |
|
Walmart Inc.
NASDAQ:WMT
|
0.143x |
|
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
KO:005930
|
0.055x |
|
SK HYNIX GDR 144A/REGS 1
F:HY9H
|
0.173x |
|
Visa Inc. Class A
NYSE:V
|
0.186x |
|
Exxon Mobil Corp
NYSE:XOM
|
0.048x |
|
SK Hynix Inc
KO:000660
|
0.143x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Berkshire Hathaway Inc (1990–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Berkshire Hathaway Inc from 1990 to 2025. Also see Berkshire Hathaway Inc assets under control for a full breakdown of the balance sheet.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $719.70 Billion | $45.97 Billion | 0.064x | +36.06% |
| 2024-12-31 | $651.65 Billion | $30.59 Billion | 0.047x | -45.53% |
| 2023-12-31 | $570.77 Billion | $49.20 Billion | 0.086x | +11.29% |
| 2022-12-31 | $480.62 Billion | $37.22 Billion | 0.077x | +1.17% |
| 2021-12-31 | $514.93 Billion | $39.42 Billion | 0.077x | -13.13% |
| 2020-12-31 | $451.34 Billion | $39.77 Billion | 0.088x | -2.38% |
| 2019-12-31 | $428.56 Billion | $38.69 Billion | 0.090x | -14.92% |
| 2018-12-31 | $352.50 Billion | $37.40 Billion | 0.106x | -18.42% |
| 2017-12-31 | $351.95 Billion | $45.78 Billion | 0.130x | +14.48% |
| 2016-12-31 | $286.36 Billion | $32.53 Billion | 0.114x | -6.69% |
| 2015-12-31 | $258.63 Billion | $31.49 Billion | 0.122x | -7.56% |
| 2014-12-31 | $243.03 Billion | $32.01 Billion | 0.132x | +6.73% |
| 2013-12-31 | $224.49 Billion | $27.70 Billion | 0.123x | +12.86% |
| 2012-12-31 | $191.59 Billion | $20.95 Billion | 0.109x | -9.77% |
| 2011-12-31 | $168.96 Billion | $20.48 Billion | 0.121x | +10.34% |
| 2010-12-31 | $162.93 Billion | $17.89 Billion | 0.110x | -5.89% |
| 2009-12-31 | $135.78 Billion | $15.85 Billion | 0.117x | +17.80% |
| 2008-12-31 | $113.58 Billion | $11.25 Billion | 0.099x | -2.59% |
| 2007-12-31 | $123.40 Billion | $12.55 Billion | 0.102x | +10.41% |
| 2006-12-31 | $110.68 Billion | $10.20 Billion | 0.092x | -9.99% |
| 2005-12-31 | $92.30 Billion | $9.45 Billion | 0.102x | +19.76% |
| 2004-12-31 | $86.66 Billion | $7.41 Billion | 0.085x | -18.93% |
| 2003-12-31 | $78.34 Billion | $8.26 Billion | 0.105x | -38.45% |
| 2002-12-31 | $65.43 Billion | $11.20 Billion | 0.171x | +54.45% |
| 2001-12-31 | $59.30 Billion | $6.57 Billion | 0.111x | +136.97% |
| 2000-12-31 | $62.99 Billion | $2.95 Billion | 0.047x | +25.85% |
| 1999-12-31 | $59.18 Billion | $2.20 Billion | 0.037x | +234.08% |
| 1998-12-31 | $59.05 Billion | $657.00 Million | 0.011x | -84.80% |
| 1997-12-31 | $31.91 Billion | $2.34 Billion | 0.073x | +38.02% |
| 1996-12-31 | $23.76 Billion | $1.26 Billion | 0.053x | -17.81% |
| 1995-12-31 | $17.48 Billion | $1.13 Billion | 0.065x | -16.15% |
| 1994-12-31 | $12.07 Billion | $929.10 Million | 0.077x | +12.43% |
| 1993-12-31 | $10.61 Billion | $726.20 Million | 0.068x | -38.05% |
| 1992-12-31 | $9.03 Billion | $997.20 Million | 0.110x | +16.79% |
| 1991-12-31 | $7.50 Billion | $709.20 Million | 0.095x | -2.60% |
| 1990-12-31 | $5.38 Billion | $522.60 Million | 0.097x | -- |
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