Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) Asset Writedowns and Impairment (2014 - 2025)
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) posted Asset Writedowns and Impairment of $5.7 billion for Q4 2025, up 14.0% on a QoQ basis from $5.0 billion in Q2 2025.
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Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) Asset Writedowns and Impairment (2014 - 2025) Analysis & Trends
Berkshire Hathaway has reported Asset Writedowns and Impairment for 4 years, with the latest figure at $5.7 billion in Q4 2025.
- On a quarterly basis, Asset Writedowns and Impairment changed N/A year-over-year to $5.7 billion in Q4 2025; TTM through Dec 2025 was $10.7 billion, a N/A change from a year earlier, with the FY2025 full-year figure at $10.7 billion, changed N/A from the prior year.
- Asset Writedowns and Impairment was $5.7 billion for Q4 2025 at Berkshire Hathaway, up from $5.0 billion in the prior quarter.
- The five-year high for Asset Writedowns and Impairment was $5.7 billion in Q4 2025, with the low at $5.0 billion in Q2 2025.
Peer Set
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Berkshire Hathaway | 1,098.17 Bn | 773.46 Bn | 55.86 Bn |
| 2 | Chubb | 131.33 Bn | 123.03 Bn | 9.13 Bn |
| 3 | Progressive | 124.08 Bn | 119.08 Bn | 9.04 Bn |
| 4 | Travelers Companies | 78.14 Bn | 54.38 Bn | 6.23 Bn |
| 5 | Allstate | 63.45 Bn | 24.70 Bn | 16.28 Bn |
| 6 | Aflac | 58.44 Bn | -44.57 Bn | 2.27 Bn |
| 7 | Fairfax Financial Holdings | 48.96 Bn | 53.68 Bn | - |
| 8 | American International | 39.52 Bn | 1.72 Bn | 3.50 Bn |
| 9 | Hartford Insurance | 35.73 Bn | 19.42 Bn | 3.18 Bn |
| 10 | Berkley W R | 25.97 Bn | 21.87 Bn | 1.76 Bn |
Historic Data
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Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | 5.70 Bn |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 5.00 Bn |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 19.00 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2016 | 63.00 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2015 | 26.00 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2014 | 678.00 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2014 | 19.00 Mn |
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Berkshire Hathaway Asset Writedowns and Impairment API
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url = "https://data.businessquant.com/historic"
params = {"slug": "asset-writedowns-and-impairment", "ticker": "BRK-B", "period": "max", "api_key": "YOUR_API_KEY"}
data = requests.get(url, params=params).json()const res = await fetch("https://data.businessquant.com/historic?slug=asset-writedowns-and-impairment&ticker=BRK-B&period=max&api_key=YOUR_API_KEY");
const data = await res.json();