
"I think Berkshire\'s book value could end the third quarter at somewhere close to $490,000 per Class A share, which means the stock is trading around one and a half times book value, which is not a high price to pay for Berkshire. It\'s down from about 1.8 times book back in early May."
Berkshire Hathaway appears to be trading at a more attractive valuation at around 1.5x book value compared to its earlier multiple of 1.8x. This re-rating post-Buffett announcement offers a more compelling entry point despite the stock lagging the broader market.
Follow the Money: Catching Up with Barron's Andrew Bary
September 29, 2025
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