BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC (BRK.A) Return on equity 2016–2025
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC (BRK.A) return on equity by fiscal year — reported net income divided by year-end shareholders’ equity.
9.3%FY2025 · since FY2016: 8.5% → 9.3%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 9.3% | -4.4 pp |
| FY2024 | 13.7% | -3.4 pp |
| FY2023 | 17.1% | +22.0 pp |
| FY2022 | -4.8% | -22.6 pp |
| FY2021 | 17.8% | +8.2 pp |
| FY2020 | 9.6% | -9.6 pp |
| FY2019 | 19.2% | +18.0 pp |
| FY2018 | 1.2% | -11.7 pp |
| FY2017 | 12.9% | +4.4 pp |
| FY2016 | 8.5% | — |
ROE = reported net income ÷ reported year-end shareholders’ equity for the same fiscal year. Heavy buybacks shrink equity and can push ROE very high (or negative-equity years drop out).
Source: SEC XBRL filings · For reference only · Not investment advice