* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Insurance - Property & Casualty subindustry, Fairfax Financial Holdings's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Fairfax Financial Holdings Buyback Yield % vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Fairfax Financial Holdings's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fairfax Financial Holdings's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Fairfax Financial Holdings (FRFHF) has a Buyback Yield % of 6.01 as of Jul. 09, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Fairfax Financial Holdings and its competitors. This is 151% above median its historical median of 2.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Fairfax Financial Holdings ranks #26 out of 203 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is Fairfax Financial Holdings' Buyback Yield % too high?
Fairfax Financial Holdings' current Buyback Yield % of 6.01 is 151% above median its 10-year median of 2.39. The Insurance industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.77. Fairfax Financial Holdings' value of 6.01 is 680.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fairfax Financial Holdings ranks #26 out of 203 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fairfax Financial Holdings has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fairfax Financial Holdings' Buyback Yield % compare to CB and PGR?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Fairfax Financial Holdings ranks #26 out of 203 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Fairfax Financial Holdings in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.77. Fairfax Financial Holdings' value of 6.01 is 680.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.39 vs. the industry median of 0.77, Fairfax Financial Holdings has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for an Insurance company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Insurance companies is 0.77, based on 203 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Fairfax Financial Holdings's current Buyback Yield % of 6.01 is 680.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Fairfax Financial Holdings and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fairfax Financial Holdings's current Buyback Yield % is 6.01, which is 151% above median its own 10-year median of 2.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fairfax Financial Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fairfax Financial Holdings (FRFHF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1,554.04, compared to a current price of $1,691.21 — trading 8.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 6.01, which is 151% above median its 10-year median of 2.39 and 680.5% above the Insurance industry median of 0.77. Fairfax Financial Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fairfax Financial Holdings (FRFHF), the current Buyback Yield % is 6.01 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Fairfax Financial Holdings (FRFHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fairfax Financial Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1,691.21 is trading 8.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1,554.04.
GuruFocus considers Fairfax Financial Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRFHF:
Buyback Yield %: 6.01 (151% above median its 10-year median of 2.39)
GF Value™: $1,554.04 vs. price of $1,691.21 (8.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 680.5% above the Insurance median (#26 of 203)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRFHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fairfax Financial Holdings provides reinsurance and property and casualty insurance in Canada, the United States, and other international markets. The company also has some noninsurance operations such as restaurants. Fairfax has been led by Prem Watsa, its chair and CEO, since its formation in 1985.
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