Should I buy or sell Fairfax Financial stock right now?

1 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Fairfax Financial in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" FRFHF shares. View FRFHF analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Fairfax Financial's stock price target for 2024?

1 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12-month target prices for Fairfax Financial's shares. Their FRFHF share price targets range from $525.00 to $1,200.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $747.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 30.6%. View analysts price targets for FRFHF or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have FRFHF shares performed in 2024?

Fairfax Financial's stock was trading at $920.7615 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, FRFHF shares have increased by 16.9% and is now trading at $1,076.62. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

Are investors shorting Fairfax Financial?

Fairfax Financial saw a increase in short interest in March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 79,200 shares, an increase of 7.2% from the March 15th total of 73,900 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 21,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 3.8 days. View Fairfax Financial's Short Interest .

How were Fairfax Financial's earnings last quarter?

Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (OTCMKTS:FRFHF) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February, 15th. The financial services provider reported $52.87 earnings per share for the quarter. The financial services provider had revenue of $6.90 billion for the quarter. Fairfax Financial had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 18.14% and a net margin of 16.27%.

How often does Fairfax Financial pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Fairfax Financial?

Fairfax Financial declared an annual dividend on Wednesday, January 3rd. Investors of record on Thursday, January 18th will be paid a dividend of $15.00 per share on Thursday, January 25th. This represents a dividend yield of 1.56%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, January 17th. This is a boost from the stock's previous annual dividend of $10.00. Read our dividend analysis for FRFHF .

How do I buy shares of Fairfax Financial?

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OTCMKTS:FRFHF

Fairfax Financial (FRFHF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$1,076.62

+6.49 (+0.61%)

(As of 04/17/2024 ET)

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Today's Range: $1,062.64
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50-Day Range: $920.37
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52-Week Range: $646.38
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Volume: 2,508 shs
Average Volume: 9,079 shs
Market Capitalization: $25.89 billion

P/E Ratio: 6.21
Dividend Yield: N/A
Price Target: $747.00

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Fairfax Financial MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 30.6% Downside
$747.00 Price Target
Short Interest: Healthy
0.33% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength: N/A
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: -0.16
Based on 4 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

0.57 out of 5 stars

1.5

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Fairfax Financial has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Fairfax Financial has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

3.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
0.33% of the outstanding shares of Fairfax Financial have been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Fairfax Financial has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Fairfax Financial has recently increased by 7.17%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

0.0

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Fairfax Financial does not currently pay a dividend.
Dividend Growth
Fairfax Financial does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for FRFHF.

1.6

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Fairfax Financial has a news sentiment score of -0.16. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.54 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Fairfax Financial this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.
Search Interest
1 people have searched for FRFHF on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

0.0

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Fairfax Financial insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Institutions
Only 10.41% of the stock of Fairfax Financial is held by institutions.

1.9

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Fairfax Financial is 6.21, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 138.89.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Fairfax Financial is 6.21, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 56.20.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Fairfax Financial has a P/B Ratio of 0.99. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Fairfax Financial Stock (OTCMKTS:FRFHF)

Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, through its subsidiaries, provides property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, and investment management services in the United States, Canada, Asia, and internationally. The company operates through Property and Casualty Insurance and Reinsurance, Life insurance and Run-off, and Non-Insurance Companies segments. It insures against losses to property from fire, explosion, earthquake, windstorm, flood, terrorism, boiler explosion, machinery breakdown, and construction defects, as well as underwrites automobile, commercial and personal property, and crop insurance. The company also offers workers' compensation, automobile, employer's liability, accident and health, medical malpractice, professional liability, and umbrella coverage insurance products; marine, aerospace, surety risk, and other risks and liabilities insurance products; and reinsurance products. In addition, it franchises, owns, and operates restaurants; retails sports lifestyle products; provides integrated travel and travel-related financial services, as well as advanced digital tools for agriculture; owns and operates holiday resorts; originates, processes, and distributes value-added pulses and staple foods; develops, manages, and invests in hospitality real estate. The company was formerly known as Markel Financial Holdings Limited and changed its name to Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited in 1987. Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited was incorporated in 1951 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

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FRFHF Stock News Headlines

April 16, 2024 | yahoo.com

Fairfax County brothers, 3 and 6, die days after being trapped in house fire

April 13, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

Fairfax Financial (OTCMKTS:FRFHF) Stock Price Passes Above 50-Day Moving Average of $1,066.37

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Breakthrough tip leads police closer to solving hit-and-run death of Fairfax Co. mom

April 9, 2024 | wsj.com

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. Cum. Pfd. Series J

March 28, 2024 | wsj.com

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. Pfd. Series ES Yr Rate Reset

March 26, 2024 | businesswire.com

AM Best Assigns Issue Credit Rating to Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited's Senior Unsecured Notes

March 19, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

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Fairfax County Police warning people about scheme targeting homeowners’ driveways

March 3, 2024 | prnewswire.com

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited - FRFHF

March 1, 2024 | globenewswire.com

Fairfax Announces Quarterly Dividend on Series C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K and M Preferred Shares and Quarterly Dividend Rate for Series D, F, H and J Preferred Shares

February 26, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited - FRFHF

February 16, 2024 | msn.com

Fairfax Financial GAAP EPS of $52.87 misses by $4.23

February 16, 2024 | seekingalpha.com

Tracking Prem Watsa's Fairfax Financial Holdings Portfolio - Q4 2023 Update

February 15, 2024 | globenewswire.com

Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited: Financial Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2023

February 14, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Fairfax Announces Early Redemption Of Senior Notes Due March 3, 2025

February 12, 2024 | msn.com

Fairfax calls Muddy Waters short seller report as 'false and misleading'

February 12, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Fairfax Responds Further to Short Seller Report

February 8, 2024 | realmoney.thestreet.com

Fairfax Financial Tumbles After Muddy Waters' Short: Here's What the Charts Say

February 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Fairfax Plunges on Muddy Waters Report in New Short-Seller Scrap

February 8, 2024 | msn.com

Fairfax Financial drops amid Muddy Waters short report (update)

February 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

UPDATE 2-Muddy Waters shorts Canada's Fairfax Financial, alleges asset value manipulation

February 8, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.com

Muddy Waters shorts Canada's Fairfax Financial, alleges asset value manipulation

February 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Fairfax Responds to Short Seller Report

February 6, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

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January 30, 2024 | wsj.com

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 1/25 Dividend: 1/17/2024
Dividend Payable: 1/25/2024
Last Earnings: 2/15/2024
Today: 4/17/2024
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
Sector: Finance
Industry: Fire, marine, & casualty insurance
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:FRFHF
Previous Symbol: NYSE:FFH
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 915191
Web: www.fairfax.ca
Phone: (416) 367-4941
Fax: 416-367-4946
Employees: 51,044
Year Founded: 1985

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $747.00
High Stock Price Target: $1,200.00
Low Stock Price Target: $525.00
Potential Upside/Downside: -30.2%
Consensus Rating: Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
Research Coverage: 1 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $173.31
Trailing P/E Ratio: 6.17
Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $4.38 billion
Net Margins: 16.27%
Pretax Margin: 63.02%
Return on Equity: 18.14%
Return on Assets: 5.16%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.37
Current Ratio: 1.66
Quick Ratio: 1.66

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $26.93 billion
Price / Sales: 0.96
Cash Flow: $208.20 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 5.14
Book Value: $1,087.60 per share
Price / Book: 0.98

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 24,050,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: $25.74 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.81

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Key Executives

Mr. V. Prem Watsa (Age 74)
Founder, Chairman & CEO
Comp: $442.02k
Mr. Peter S. Clarke (Age 52)
President & COO
Comp: $1.95M
Ms. Jennifer J. S. Allen (Age 54)
VP & CFO
Comp: $1.46M
Mr. Jean Cloutier (Age 60)
VP & Chairman of International
Comp: $1.77M
Mr. Bryan Bailey
Vice President of Tax
Mr. Vinodh Loganadhan
Vice President of Administrative Services
Mr. Derek Bulas
VP & Chief Legal Officer
Mr. John Charles Varnell CPA (Age 67)
Vice President of Corporate Development
Comp: $731.03k
Mr. Paul Adamson (Age 56)
Chief Executive Officer of GIG Gulf
Mr. Khaled Saoud Abdul Aziz Al Hasan (Age 71)
Group Chief Executive Officer of Gulf Insurance

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Should I Buy Fairfax Financial Stock? FRFHF Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited:

Fairfax Financial's stock price reached a new 52-week high, indicating positive market sentiment and potential for further growth.
The company has a strong return on equity of 18.14%, showcasing efficient use of shareholder funds to generate profits.
Fairfax Financial increased its annual dividend, providing investors with a higher yield and potentially attracting income-focused investors.
The company operates in multiple segments including property and casualty insurance, reinsurance, and investment management, diversifying its revenue streams and reducing risk.
With a market capitalization of $27.51 billion, Fairfax Financial is a well-established and sizable player in the industry, offering stability to investors.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited for these reasons:

Despite the positive aspects, Fairfax Financial's stock price volatility may pose risks to investors seeking stable returns.
The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37 indicates a moderate level of leverage, which could increase financial risk during economic downturns.
While the company reported strong earnings, investors should be cautious of potential market fluctuations impacting Fairfax Financial's profitability.
Fairfax Financial's price-to-earnings ratio of 6.55 may suggest that the stock is currently overvalued, potentially limiting upside potential for investors.
Investors should consider the competitive landscape in the insurance and reinsurance industry, as increased competition could impact Fairfax Financial's market position and profitability.

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Fairfax Financial pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

FRFHF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Fairfax Financial stock right now?: 1 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Fairfax Financial in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" FRFHF shares.
View FRFHF analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Fairfax Financial's stock price target for 2024?: 1 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12-month target prices for Fairfax Financial's shares. Their FRFHF share price targets range from $525.00 to $1,200.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $747.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 30.6%.
View analysts price targets for FRFHF or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have FRFHF shares performed in 2024?: Fairfax Financial's stock was trading at $920.7615 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, FRFHF shares have increased by 16.9% and is now trading at $1,076.62.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
Are investors shorting Fairfax Financial?: Fairfax Financial saw a increase in short interest in March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 79,200 shares, an increase of 7.2% from the March 15th total of 73,900 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 21,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 3.8 days.
View Fairfax Financial's Short Interest.

How were Fairfax Financial's earnings last quarter?: Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (OTCMKTS:FRFHF) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February, 15th. The financial services provider reported $52.87 earnings per share for the quarter. The financial services provider had revenue of $6.90 billion for the quarter. Fairfax Financial had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 18.14% and a net margin of 16.27%.
How often does Fairfax Financial pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Fairfax Financial?: Fairfax Financial declared an annual dividend on Wednesday, January 3rd. Investors of record on Thursday, January 18th will be paid a dividend of $15.00 per share on Thursday, January 25th. This represents a dividend yield of 1.56%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, January 17th. This is a boost from the stock's previous annual dividend of $10.00.
Read our dividend analysis for FRFHF.
How do I buy shares of Fairfax Financial?: Shares of FRFHF stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

This page (OTCMKTS:FRFHF) was last updated on 4/17/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Fairfax Financial (FRFHF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Fairfax Financial MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Change versus previous month

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Fairfax Financial Stock (OTCMKTS:FRFHF)

FRFHF Stock Price History

FRFHF Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Should I Buy Fairfax Financial Stock? FRFHF Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Cons

FRFHF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™