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Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd (FRFHF)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
CA3039011026
CUSIP
303901102

Highlights

Market Cap
$36.61B
Enterprise Value
$38.54B
EPS (TTM)
$236.54
PE Ratio
7.20
PEG Ratio
0.18
Total Revenue (TTM)
$46.66B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$22.64B
EBITDA (TTM)
$7.92B
Year Range
$1,292.53 - $1,949.00
ROA (TTM)
4.45%
ROE (TTM)
18.10%

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd (FRFHF) has returned -10.07% so far this year and 18.56% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, FRFHF has achieved an annualized return of 13.87%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.


Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd

1D
2.64%
1M
-1.10%
YTD
-10.07%
6M
-1.85%
1Y
18.56%
3Y*
38.39%
5Y*
32.90%
10Y*
13.87%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 18, 2002, FRFHF's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.66%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.5 years.

Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Apr 2003 with a return of +70.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -28.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, FRFHF closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Sep 22, 2008 with a return of +31.5%, while the worst single day was Feb 12, 2003 at -13.0%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-12.85%4.35%-1.10%-10.07%
2025-1.80%6.54%0.62%7.65%8.63%6.74%-1.79%-2.99%1.57%-7.14%5.94%10.94%38.79%
202415.56%1.70%1.34%0.67%2.73%1.81%3.76%2.21%4.43%-1.02%13.47%-1.66%53.39%
202313.92%5.01%-4.86%5.09%2.68%4.34%6.56%3.31%-0.67%1.58%10.82%-0.12%57.56%
20220.23%0.48%12.14%0.98%0.85%-4.62%1.66%-7.25%-8.39%7.65%16.51%3.66%23.17%
20219.30%13.18%5.99%4.75%3.06%-6.82%-3.65%4.86%-8.78%0.38%9.61%10.82%48.23%

Benchmark Metrics

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd has an annualized alpha of 14.90%, beta of 0.52, and R² of 0.10 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 19, 2002.

  • This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (97.48%) than losses (62.18%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • Beta of 0.52 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.10 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
  • R² of 0.10 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
14.90%
Beta
0.52
0.10
Upside Capture
97.48%
Downside Capture
62.18%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

FRFHF ranks 65 for risk / return — better than 65% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


FRFHF Risk / Return Rank: 6565
Overall Rank
FRFHF Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6969
Sharpe Ratio Rank
FRFHF Sortino Ratio Rank: 6060
Sortino Ratio Rank
FRFHF Omega Ratio Rank: 6060
Omega Ratio Rank
FRFHF Calmar Ratio Rank: 7070
Calmar Ratio Rank
FRFHF Martin Ratio Rank: 6767
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd (FRFHF) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


FRFHFBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.83

0.90

-0.07

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.23

1.39

-0.16

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.17

1.21

-0.05

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.48

1.40

+0.08

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

3.07

6.61

-3.53

Explore FRFHF risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd provided a 0.88% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $15.00 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 8 consecutive years.


1.00%1.50%2.00%2.50%3.00%$0.00$5.00$10.00$15.0020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$15.00$15.00$15.00$10.00$10.00$10.00$10.00$10.00$10.00$10.00$10.15$10.00

Dividend yield

0.88%0.79%1.08%1.09%1.68%2.03%2.93%2.13%2.27%1.89%2.09%2.12%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$15.00$0.00$0.00$15.00
2025$15.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$15.00
2024$15.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$15.00
2023$10.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$10.00
2022$10.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$10.00
2021$10.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$10.00

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd has a dividend yield of 0.88%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.

Payout Ratio

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd has a payout ratio of 7.89%, which is below the market average. This means Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd returns a smaller proportion of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, suggesting it retains a higher portion for reinvestment, growth, or debt payment.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd was 58.92%, occurring on May 13, 2020. Recovery took 474 trading sessions.

The current Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd drawdown is 10.47%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-58.92%Jun 19, 2018479May 13, 2020474Mar 30, 2022953
-50.1%Feb 4, 2004601Jun 23, 2006105Nov 21, 2006706
-45.79%Dec 20, 200255Mar 12, 200337May 5, 200392
-35.83%Apr 8, 2008103Sep 3, 200820Oct 1, 2008123
-35.3%Jan 30, 200926Mar 9, 2009110Aug 13, 2009136

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Insurance - Property & Casualty industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for FRFHF, comparing it with other companies in the Insurance - Property & Casualty industry. Currently, FRFHF has a P/E ratio of 7.2. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for FRFHF compared to other companies in the Insurance - Property & Casualty industry. FRFHF currently has a PEG ratio of 0.2. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for FRFHF relative to other companies in the Insurance - Property & Casualty industry. Currently, FRFHF has a P/S ratio of 0.7. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for FRFHF in comparison with other companies in the Insurance - Property & Casualty industry. Currently, FRFHF has a P/B value of 1.4. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items