Berkshire Hathaway annual operating margin
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Berkshire Hathaway Operating Margin Growth & History (BRK-B)
Berkshire Hathaway's operating margin was 12.36% for fiscal 2012.
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| Fiscal year | Period ended | Operating margin | Change (percentage points) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2012-12-31 | 12.36% | +0.40 pp |
| 2011 | 2011-12-31 | 11.96% | −0.72 pp |
| 2010 | 2010-12-31 | 12.68% | +2.76 pp |
| 2009 | 2009-12-31 | 9.92% | — |
Berkshire Hathaway quarterly operating margin
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| Fiscal quarter | Period ended | Operating margin | Change (percentage points) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2013 | 2013-03-31 | 13.42% | +2.04 pp |
| Q4 2012 | 2012-12-31 | 9.94% | −1.60 pp |
| Q3 2012 | 2012-09-30 | 13.26% | −4.38 pp |
| Q2 2012 | 2012-06-30 | 15.18% | +3.91 pp |
| Q1 2012 | 2012-03-31 | 11.37% | +3.85 pp |
| Q4 2011 | 2011-12-31 | 11.55% | −1.11 pp |
| Q3 2011 | 2011-09-30 | 17.64% | +5.62 pp |
| Q2 2011 | 2011-06-30 | 11.28% | −4.09 pp |
| Q1 2011 | 2011-03-31 | 7.52% | −3.29 pp |
| Q4 2010 | 2010-12-31 | 12.65% | — |
| Q3 2010 | 2010-09-30 | 12.02% | — |
| Q2 2010 | 2010-06-30 | 15.37% | — |
| Q1 2010 | 2010-03-31 | 10.81% | — |
Berkshire Hathaway operating margin trends
Across the available reported history, Berkshire Hathaway's operating margin increased from 11.96% to 12.36%, a change of +0.40 percentage points. The latest reported quarter, Q1 2013, shows 13.42%.
About the metric
What operating margin means
Operating margin measures the percentage of revenue left after operating costs and expenses. It shows how much operating profit a company generates from each dollar of revenue.
Calculation and source
How operating margin is calculated
TickerStat calculates operating margin as SEC-reported operating income divided by SEC-reported revenue for the same fiscal period. Changes are shown in percentage points. Fiscal periods can differ from calendar years, so exact period-end dates are included.
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