Berkshire Hathaway Inc Total Liabilities
Berkshire Hathaway Inc total liabilities. Based on the latest financial reports, Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-B) has total liabilities worth $522.82 Billion USD as of March 2026. Total liabilities represent everything the company owes to external parties, combining both current liabilities—like accounts payable, short-term debt, and accrued expenses—and non-current liabilities such as long-term debt, pension obligations, lease liabilities, and deferred tax liabilities. See operational self-sufficiency of Berkshire Hathaway Inc to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Total Liabilities of Berkshire Hathaway Inc (1990–2025)
Total liabilities of Berkshire Hathaway Inc from 1990 to 2025. This chart illustrates how Berkshire Hathaway Inc's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Check BRK-B cash and liquid asset ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of Berkshire Hathaway Inc ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
KO:005930
|
Korea | ₩110.16 Trillion |
|
Walmart Inc.
NASDAQ:WMT
|
USA | $189.41 Billion |
|
Eli Lilly and Company
SA:LILY34
|
Brazil | R$85.38 Billion |
|
Micron Technology Inc
NASDAQ:MU
|
USA | $29.05 Billion |
|
SK HYNIX GDR 144A/REGS 1
F:HY9H
|
Germany | €55.44 Trillion |
|
Visa Inc. Class A
NYSE:V
|
USA | $59.41 Billion |
|
Exxon Mobil Corp
NYSE:XOM
|
USA | $182.35 Billion |
|
SK Hynix Inc
KO:000660
|
Korea | ₩48.43 Trillion |
Liability Composition Analysis (1990–2025)
This chart breaks down Berkshire Hathaway Inc's total liabilities into key components over time: long-term debt, short-term debt, other current liabilities, and other non-current liabilities. Toggle between absolute values and percentage view to see how the composition has shifted. For the complete balance sheet picture, see BRK-B asset base.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Berkshire Hathaway Inc Total Liabilities Ratios Explained
Berkshire Hathaway Inc total liabilities ratios compare its liabilities with its current assets, cash and shareholder equity.
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.27 | Measures ability to pay short-term obligations (Current Assets ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Quick Ratio | N/A | More stringent measure of short-term liquidity ((Current Assets - Inventory) ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Cash Ratio | N/A | Most conservative liquidity measure (Cash & Equivalents ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Debt to Equity | 0.72 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.42 | Portion of assets financed with debt (Total Liabilities ÷ Total Assets) |
Liability Trends Comparison
This chart compares key liability metrics across different time periods, showing how Berkshire Hathaway Inc's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.
Annual Total Liabilities for Berkshire Hathaway Inc (1990–2025)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of Berkshire Hathaway Inc from 1990 to 2025.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $502.47 Billion | +0.05% |
| 2024-12-31 | $502.23 Billion | +0.60% |
| 2023-12-31 | $499.21 Billion | +6.71% |
| 2022-12-31 | $467.83 Billion | +5.40% |
| 2021-12-31 | $443.85 Billion | +5.08% |
| 2020-12-31 | $422.39 Billion | +8.54% |
| 2019-12-31 | $389.17 Billion | +9.53% |
| 2018-12-31 | $355.29 Billion | +1.47% |
| 2017-12-31 | $350.14 Billion | +4.68% |
| 2016-12-31 | $334.50 Billion | +13.92% |
| 2015-12-31 | $293.63 Billion | +3.70% |
| 2014-12-31 | $283.16 Billion | +8.72% |
| 2013-12-31 | $260.45 Billion | +10.42% |
| 2012-12-31 | $235.86 Billion | +5.44% |
| 2011-12-31 | $223.69 Billion | +6.88% |
| 2010-12-31 | $209.29 Billion | +29.73% |
| 2009-12-31 | $161.33 Billion | +4.88% |
| 2008-12-31 | $153.82 Billion | +2.71% |
| 2007-12-31 | $149.76 Billion | +8.71% |
| 2006-12-31 | $137.76 Billion | +29.93% |
| 2005-12-31 | $106.03 Billion | +0.60% |
| 2004-12-31 | $105.39 Billion | +3.11% |
| 2003-12-31 | $102.22 Billion | -1.82% |
| 2002-12-31 | $104.12 Billion | +0.64% |
| 2001-12-31 | $103.45 Billion | +42.11% |
| 2000-12-31 | $72.80 Billion | +0.78% |
| 1999-12-31 | $72.23 Billion | +14.31% |
| 1998-12-31 | $63.19 Billion | +161.12% |
| 1997-12-31 | $24.20 Billion | +23.16% |
| 1996-12-31 | $19.65 Billion | +57.85% |
| 1995-12-31 | $12.45 Billion | +34.36% |
| 1994-12-31 | $9.26 Billion | +3.98% |
| 1993-12-31 | $8.91 Billion | +12.51% |
| 1992-12-31 | $7.92 Billion | +13.70% |
| 1991-12-31 | $6.96 Billion | +31.67% |
| 1990-12-31 | $5.29 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