Berkshire Hathaway Profit Margin

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) currently reports a profit margin of 22.3% as of June 2026. That compares with 17.0% in the prior-year period — up 31.2% year over year. That is above the Finance sector average of 17.01%. Use the charts on this page to explore Berkshire Hathaway's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Berkshire Hathaway's profit margin increased from 17.0% to 22.3% — a 31.2% year-over-year increase (period ending June 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Berkshire Hathaway's profit margin of 22.3% is higher than the Finance sector average of 17.01%. That is roughly 31.0% above the sector mean. A reading higher peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Berkshire Hathaway's current 22.3% should be judged against Finance norms (sector average: 17.01%) and against BRK.A's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 22.3%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Finance average is 17.01%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Berkshire Hathaway, and consider following BRK.A for alerts when major investors trade the stock.