When Indian investors think of expensive stocks, MRF (Madras Rubber Factory) almost always comes up first. It’s true—MRF is the costliest stock in India. But globally, there are companies with share prices far beyond what MRF commands.
This naturally raises questions for Indian investors and learners: Which are the most expensive stocks in the world in 2025?
Many beginners in India—whether salaried professionals, freelancers, or small business owners—assume that a high stock price means the company is more valuable or successful. But that’s a misconception. A company’s share price does not always reflect its true size or performance.
In this article, we’ll answer a commonly searched question: What are the most expensive shares in the world in 2025?
Top 10 Most Expensive Stocks in the World in 2025
We’ll walk through each of the top 10 costliest stocks in the world, convert their values into Indian Rupees (INR), and explain what these high prices actually mean.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A)
- Share Price (USD): $726,220.00 (At close: July 25, 2025)
- Share Price (INR): ₹6,34,83,361.16 (1 USD = ₹87.45)
Berkshire Hathaway is an American multinational holding company led by Warren Buffett.
It owns a diverse group of businesses across sectors like insurance (GEICO), railroads (BNSF), utilities, consumer goods, and financial services. Berkshire Hathaway is known for its disciplined investment philosophy and long-term approach.
Berkshire Hathaway hasn’t split its Class A shares since Buffett took over in 1965, which is a major reason for the high share price.
Lindt & Sprüngli AG
- Share Price (CHF): CHF 120,000.00 (At close: July 25, 2025)
- Share Price (INR): ₹1,08,00,000.00 (1 CHF = ₹90.00)
Lindt & Sprüngli is a premium Swiss chocolate and confectionery manufacturer founded in 1845. Known globally for its luxury chocolate truffles and bars, the company has a strong presence in Europe and North America.
Lindt & Sprüngli’s high share price reflects limited share availability, brand exclusivity, and a long-standing tradition of steady growth.
NVR Inc.
- Share Price (USD): $7,792.93 (At close: July 25, 2025)
- Share Price (INR): ₹6,80,988.11 (1 USD = ₹87.45)
NVR Inc. is one of the largest homebuilding companies in the United States. NVR Inc. operates under several brand names including Ryan Homes and NVHomes. The company also provides mortgage and settlement services through its subsidiaries.
NVR Inc. avoids holding land inventories, reducing risk during housing downturns—a strategy that investors value.
Booking Holdings Inc.
- Share Price (USD): $5,632.27 (At close: July 25, 2025)
- Share Price (INR): ₹4,92,536.58 (1 USD = ₹87.45)
Booking Holdings is a global travel technology firm that operates popular platforms like Booking.com, Priceline, Agoda, Kayak, and OpenTable.
It earns revenue primarily through hotel and travel bookings. Despite volatility in the travel industry, the company’s dominance in online travel keeps it highly valued.
AutoZone Inc.
- Share Price (USD): $3,820.91 (At close: July 25, 2025)
- Share Price (INR): ₹3,34,217.57 (1 USD = ₹87.45)
AutoZone is the largest U.S. retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories. Established in 1979, the company has thousands of stores across the U.S., Mexico, and Brazil.
It has maintained strong financials by serving both retail and professional mechanic markets.
Seaboard Corporation
- Share Price (USD): $3,128.11 (At close: July 25, 2025)
- Share Price (INR): ₹2,73,602.40 (1 USD = ₹87.45)
Seaboard Corporation is a diverse conglomerate involved in agriculture, pork production, commodity trading, and international shipping. Headquartered in Kansas, USA, it has vertically integrated operations in several countries, which allows it to manage costs and supply chains more effectively.
Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO)
- Share Price (USD): $1,532.52 (At close: July 25, 2025)
- Share Price (INR): ₹1,33,994.41 (1 USD = ₹87.45)
FICO is a U.S.-based analytics software company best known for creating the widely used FICO credit score system. Founded in 1956, it provides data-driven solutions for lending, fraud detection, and regulatory compliance. Its services are critical to the U.S. financial system.
First Citizens BancShares Inc.
- Share Price (USD): $2,096.04 (At close: July 25, 2025)
- Share Price (INR): ₹1,83,292.70 (1 USD = ₹87.45)
This American bank holding company owns First Citizens Bank and, since acquiring Silicon Valley Bank in 2023, has expanded significantly. Based in North Carolina, the bank now serves a broad range of customers across retail, commercial, and tech sectors.
White Mountains Insurance Group
- Share Price (USD): $1,789.58 (At close: July 25, 2025)
- Share Price (INR): ₹1,56,509.01 (1 USD = ₹87.45)
White Mountains is a Bermuda-based financial services holding company that invests in insurance and reinsurance businesses. It operates through subsidiaries and focuses on long-term growth, often acquiring niche insurance-related ventures in the U.S. and globally.
MercadoLibre Inc.
- Share Price (USD): $2,362.56 (At close: July 25, 2025)
- Share Price (INR): ₹2,06,586.42 (1 USD = ₹87.45)
MercadoLibre is Latin America’s largest e-commerce platform, often compared to Amazon. The company also operates a digital payments business called Mercado Pago and logistics services to support its marketplace. Headquartered in Uruguay, it has rapidly grown across emerging markets in Latin America.
India’s Highest-Priced Stock: MRF Limited
Share Price (INR): ₹1,49,210.00 (as of July 2025)
MRF (Madras Rubber Factory) is India’s largest tyre manufacturer, producing tyres for cars, bikes, trucks, and even aircraft. MRF is known for its quality products, strong brand reputation, and consistent profitability.
It has not split its shares in decades, contributing to its high share price.
Understanding Stock Price vs. Market Value
A common mistake is to assume that a higher share price means a company is more successful. But this is not always the case.
What truly matters is a company’s market capitalization, which is calculated as:
Market Cap = Share Price × Number of Shares
For example:
| Company | Share Price (INR) | Approx. Shares Outstanding | Approx. Market Cap |
| Berkshire Hathaway | ₹6.34 Crore | ~600,000 | ₹3.8 Lakh Crore+ |
| MRF | ₹1.49 Lakh | ~4.25 million | ₹63,282 Crore+ |
While both stocks are expensive, their business scale and shareholder structure are very different.
Exchange rates used for INR conversion:
- 1 USD = ₹87.45
- 1 CHF = ₹90.00
These rates are used to give a better Indian context for understanding global stock prices.
Conclusion
Expensive stock prices can capture attention, but they don’t always indicate a company’s real worth or investment potential.
As we’ve explored, companies like Berkshire Hathaway and Lindt have high prices mainly because they chose not to split their shares—not because they are automatically more profitable than lower-priced stocks.
Key lessons for investors:
- Don’t let stock price mislead you—it’s only the cost of one share, not a sign of how valuable the company is.
- Understand the full financial picture—including market cap, earnings, and business model—before investing.
Some companies keep share prices high intentionally, to attract long-term investors and discourage short-term speculation.
