Fairfax Financial Holdings (TSX:FFH) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.78 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 44% Above Median

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TSX:FFH Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd TSX:FFH
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What is Fairfax Financial Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Fairfax Financial Holdings TSX:FFH -0.55% 85 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.78 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 1.24. GuruFocus rates TSX:FFH with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of C$2,251.50 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 412 Insurance companies, Fairfax Financial Holdings ranks worse than 69.42% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-01), Fairfax Financial Holdings's current share price is C$2347.56. Fairfax Financial Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was C$1,318.69. Fairfax Financial Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.78.

The historical rank and industry rank for Fairfax Financial Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

TSX:FFH' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.58   Med: 1.24   Max: 2.15
Current: 1.78

During the past years, Fairfax Financial Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.15. The lowest was 0.58. And the median was 1.24.

TSX:FFH's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
69.42% of 412 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.215 vs TSX:FFH: 1.78

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Fairfax Financial Holdings's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was C$525.691. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is C$1,318.69 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Fairfax Financial Holdings  (TSX:FFH) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Fairfax Financial Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Fairfax Financial Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fairfax Financial Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can be seen below:

* 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Fairfax Financial Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Fairfax Financial Holdings Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.09 2.02 2.13 1.87 1.77

TSX:FFH vs CB, PGR, TRV: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Property & Casualty subindustry, Fairfax Financial Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Fairfax Financial Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Fairfax Financial Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Fairfax Financial Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Fairfax Financial Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=2347.56/1318.69
=1.78

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Fairfax Financial Holdings's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=525.691/134.0005*134.0005
=525.691

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 134.0005.

Fairfax Financial Holdings Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 135.606 101.765 178.562
201612 104.141 101.449 137.557
201703 153.071 102.634 199.852
201706 179.735 103.029 233.766
201709 210.159 103.345 272.500
201712 144.761 103.345 187.702
201803 181.651 105.004 231.813
201806 192.253 105.557 244.058
201809 200.380 105.636 254.184
201812 188.988 105.399 240.273
201903 262.265 106.979 328.509
201906 244.705 107.690 304.490
201909 225.444 107.611 280.729
201912 271.669 107.769 337.794
202003 169.126 107.927 209.984
202006 248.740 108.401 307.480
202009 243.578 108.164 301.759
202012 263.414 108.559 325.146
202103 265.410 110.298 322.446
202106 293.850 111.720 352.454
202109 281.522 112.905 334.123
202112 344.497 113.774 405.741
202203 226.493 117.646 257.980
202206 207.558 120.806 230.228
202209 253.045 120.648 281.051
202212 359.037 120.964 397.731
202303 341.259 122.702 372.682
202306 287.321 124.203 309.985
202309 316.906 125.230 339.099
202312 488.692 125.072 523.577
202403 336.324 126.258 356.949
202406 378.626 127.522 397.862
202409 451.035 127.285 474.833
202412 390.520 127.364 410.870
202503 484.797 129.181 502.884
202506 470.095 129.892 484.964
202509 471.835 130.287 485.283
202512 433.529 130.366 445.615
202603 393.501 132.262 398.672
202606 525.691 134.001 525.691

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.78 mean?
Fairfax Financial Holdings (TSX:FFH) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.78 as of Aug. 01, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Fairfax Financial Holdings and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 1.24. Over the past decade, Fairfax Financial Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 2.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Fairfax Financial Holdings ranks #286 out of 412 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 69.4%.
Is Fairfax Financial Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Fairfax Financial Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.78 is 44% above median its 10-year median of 1.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 2.15. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.22. Fairfax Financial Holdings' value of 1.78 is 46.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fairfax Financial Holdings ranks #286 out of 412 companies in the Insurance industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Fairfax Financial Holdings has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fairfax Financial Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to CB and PGR?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Fairfax Financial Holdings ranks #286 out of 412 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Fairfax Financial Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.22. Fairfax Financial Holdings' value of 1.78 is 46.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Fairfax Financial Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 2.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.24 vs. the industry median of 1.22, 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for an Insurance company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Insurance companies is 1.22, based on 412 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Fairfax Financial Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.78 is 46.5% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Fairfax Financial Holdings and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fairfax Financial Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.78, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 1.24. 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 (TSX:FFH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$2,251.50, compared to a current price of C$2,347.56 — trading 4.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.78, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 1.24 and 46.5% above the Insurance industry median of 1.22. Fairfax Financial Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fairfax Financial Holdings (TSX:FFH), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.78 as of Aug. 01, 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 (TSX:FFH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fairfax Financial Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$2,347.56 is trading 4.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$2,251.50. GuruFocus considers Fairfax Financial Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:FFH:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.78 (44% above median its 10-year median of 1.24)
  • GF Value™: C$2,251.50 vs. price of C$2,347.56 (4.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 46.5% above the Insurance median (#286 of 412)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:FFH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Fairfax Financial Holdings Business Description

Address 95 Wellington Street West, Suite 800, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5J 2N7
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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