Non-Current Liabilities

Total Liabilities

Berkshire Hathaway Total Liabilities increased by 6.4% to $525.52B in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 2.0%, from $515.45B to $525.52B. Over 3 years (FY 2020 to FY 2024), Total Liabilities shows an upward trend with a 5.9% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Liabilities
CategoryLeverage
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ3 2015
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

A high level of total liabilities relative to equity indicates a more leveraged capital structure and higher financial risk.

Detailed definition

The aggregate of all current and non-current debts and obligations owed by the company to external parties. It represent...

Peer comparison

Analyzed alongside Total Assets to determine the Debt-to-Asset ratio, which is a standard measure of solvency across all industries.

Metric ID: total_liabilities

Historical Data

13 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '22Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25
Value$433.69B$439.68B$466.78B$489.81B$485.21B$499.21B$492.25B$500.89B$515.45B$502.23B$507.79B$493.69B$525.52B
QoQ Change+1.4%+6.2%+4.9%-0.9%+2.9%-1.4%+1.8%+2.9%-2.6%+1.1%-2.8%+6.4%
YoY Change+6.9%+2.3%+6.2%+0.6%+3.2%-1.4%+2.0%
Range$433.69B$525.52B
CAGR+6.6%
Avg YoY Growth+2.8%
Median YoY Growth+2.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Berkshire Hathaway's total liabilities?
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) reported total liabilities of $525.52B in Q3 2025.
How has Berkshire Hathaway's total liabilities changed year-over-year?
Berkshire Hathaway's total liabilities increased by 2.0% year-over-year, from $515.45B to $525.52B.
What is the long-term trend for Berkshire Hathaway's total liabilities?
Over 3 years (2020 to 2024), Berkshire Hathaway's total liabilities has grown at a 5.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $422.39B to $502.23B.
What does total liabilities mean?
The total amount of money the company owes to everyone, both now and in the future.