- Rank4
- Previous Rank5
- CEOWarren E. Buffett
- Address3555 Farnam St., Omaha, NE 68131
- Websitewww.berkshirehathaway.com
Berkshire Hathaway’s per-share book value climbed 18.2% in 2013, but it underperformed the Standard & Poor’s 500 index, which grew by more than 32% with dividends. The company traditionally outperforms the S&P when the index falls or moderately rises, but falls short in years when the market is strong. Berkshire kicked off 2013 with a big-name acquisition, joining 3G Capital to pay $23 billion to acquire H.J. Heinz. The earnings boost from that deal, which closed in June, is expected to be substantial in 2014, according to Chief Executive Warren Buffett.
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Key Financials
| $ Millions | % change | |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 182,150 | 12.1 |
| Profits | 19476 | 31.4 |
| Total Assets | 484,931 | - |
| Total Shareholder Equity | 221,890 | - |
| Market Value (on March 31, 2014) | 308,003 | - |
Profit as a % of
| Sales | 10.7 |
| Assets | 4 |
| Stockholders' Equity | 8.8 |
Earnings Per Share
| Earnings Per Share ($) | 11,850 |
| EPS % Change (from 2012) | 32 |
| EPS % Change (5 year) | 29.7 |
| EPS % Change (10 year) | 8.4 |
Total Return to Investors
| Total Return to Investors | 32.7 |
| Total Return to Investors (5 year, annualized) | 13 |
| Total Return to Investors (10 year, annualized) | 7.8 |
