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Berkshire Hathaway Inc. - Company Profile

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Berkshire Hathaway Inc. - Overview

Brands
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Description
Berkshire Hathaway is a public company headquartered in Nebraska with an estimated 360,000 employees. In the US, the company has a notable market share in at least eight industries: Prefabricated Home Manufacturing, Jewelry Stores, Property, Casualty and Direct Insurance, Reinsurance Carriers, Ice Cream Stores, Automobile Insurance, Medical Malpractice Insurance, Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing and Ice Cream Stores. Their largest market share is in the Prefabricated Home Manufacturing industry, where they account for an estimated 39.7% of total industry revenue and are considered an All Star because they display stronger market share, profit and revenue growth compared to their peers.
Company Details

Registered Name: Berkshire Hathaway Inc.

Company Type: Operating

Exchange: NYSE

Headquarters: 3555 Farnam Street Omaha NE 68131

Website: http://www.berkshirehathaway.com/

Employees: 360000

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. - Operating Industries and Main Competitors

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Berkshire Hathaway Inc. - Products and Services

  • Property, Casualty and Direct Insurance in the US

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    • Commercial multiple peril
    • Fire
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  • Automobile Insurance in the US

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    • Commercial liability insurance
    • Investment income
    • Personal collision/comprehensive insurance
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  • Reinsurance Carriers in the US

    • Of the 4 core revenue-generating products and services in the Reinsurance Carriers in the US industry, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. offers:
    • Investment activities
    • Life and health reinsurance
    • Property and casualty reinsurance
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Berkshire Hathaway Inc. - SWOT Analysis

Strengths and weaknesses take into account internal factors, and are based on Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s performance in comparison to its competitors. Opportunities and Threats focus on external influences, and are based on trends and demand in the Property, Casualty and Direct Insurance in the US, Automobile Insurance in the US, and Reinsurance Carriers in the US industries.
Strengths
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Rank: 2 of 3 peers
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Annual Turnover: x.x%
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Weaknesses
Credit Risk: x.x%
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Revenue per Employee: $xx
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Berkshire Hathaway Inc. - Financial Statements & Ratios

pie_chartBerkshire Hathaway Inc. Income Statement

BALANCE DATE12/31/202112/31/202012/31/201912/31/201812/31/201712/31/2016
Revenue276,094.0245,510.0254,616.0247,837.0239,933.0215,114.0
Cost of Revenue000000000000000000000000
Cost of Revenue, Non-Cash000000000000000000000000
Gross Profit000000000000000000000000
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pie_chartBerkshire Hathaway Inc. Balance Sheet

BALANCE DATE12/31/202112/31/202012/31/201912/31/201812/31/201712/31/2016
Cash and EquivalentsN/AN/AN/AN/A31,583.028,048.0
Short-Term Investments000000000000000000000000
Derivative Assets, Current000000000000000000000000
Restricted Cash and Investments000000000000000000000000
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pie_chartBerkshire Hathaway Inc. Cash Flow

BALANCE DATE12/31/202112/31/202012/31/201912/31/201812/31/201712/31/2016
Net Income90,807.043,253.081,792.04,322.045,353.024,427.0
Income (Loss) From Discontinued Operations000000000000000000000000
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization000000000000000000000000
Amortization of Financing Costs and Discounts000000000000000000000000
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