Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A) — Long-term Investment Intensity
Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A) has a Long-term Investment Intensity of 53.1% as of March 2026. Long-term investments of $664.91 Billion represent 53.1% of total assets of $1.25 Trillion. A higher ratio indicates a company with significant capital committed to long-duration strategic positions. Check BRK-A capex plus investments ratio to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
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Berkshire Hathaway Inc Long-term Investment Intensity (2012–2025)
This chart shows how Berkshire Hathaway Inc's Long-term Investment Intensity has evolved across 14 annual periods from 2012 to 2025. As of March 2026, the intensity stands at 53.1%, reflecting long-term investments of $664.91 Billion against total assets of $1.25 Trillion USD. Explore BRK-A debt coverage from operations to assess how comfortably operating cash covers total debt obligations.
Annual Long-term Investment Intensity for Berkshire Hathaway Inc (2012–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Long-term Investment Intensity for Berkshire Hathaway Inc from 2012 to 2025, covering 14 annual filings. Each row shows total assets, long-term investments, the intensity percentage, and the change in percentage points compared to the prior year. For market capitalisation and broader financial context, see Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A) total market value.
| Year | LT Investment Intensity | LT Investments (USD) | Total Assets | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 53.8% | $657.01 Billion | $1.22 Trillion | ▲ +1.4 pp |
| 2024 | 52.4% | $604.56 Billion | $1.15 Trillion | ▲ +2.3 pp |
| 2023 | 50.1% | $536.28 Billion | $1.07 Trillion | ▲ +2.2 pp |
| 2022 | 47.9% | $454.75 Billion | $948.45 Billion | ▲ +1.7 pp |
| 2021 | 46.2% | $443.06 Billion | $958.78 Billion | ▲ +41.9 pp |
| 2020 | 4.3% | $37.71 Billion | $873.73 Billion | ▼ -2.3 pp |
| 2019 | 6.6% | $53.72 Billion | $817.73 Billion | ▼ -1.0 pp |
| 2018 | 7.6% | $53.50 Billion | $707.79 Billion | ▼ -24.2 pp |
| 2017 | 31.8% | $223.28 Billion | $702.10 Billion | ▲ +3.4 pp |
| 2016 | 28.4% | $176.05 Billion | $620.85 Billion | ▼ -2.8 pp |
| 2015 | 31.2% | $172.34 Billion | $552.26 Billion | ▼ -3.0 pp |
| 2014 | 34.2% | $179.76 Billion | $526.19 Billion | ▼ -2.5 pp |
| 2013 | 36.6% | $177.63 Billion | $484.93 Billion | ▲ +0.7 pp |
| 2012 | 36.0% | $153.77 Billion | $427.45 Billion | — |