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During the past 13 years, Fairfax Financial Holdings's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 217.70% per year. The lowest was -88.50% per year. And the median was 13.80% per year.
Fairfax Financial Holdings (OTCPK:FRFHF) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Fairfax Financial Holdings Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Fairfax Financial Holdings Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fairfax Financial Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
FRFHF vs CB, PGR, TRV: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Insurance - Property & Casualty subindustry, Fairfax Financial Holdings's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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 PE Ratio vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Fairfax Financial Holdings's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fairfax Financial Holdings's PE Ratio falls into.
Fairfax Financial Holdings Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Fairfax Financial Holdings's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $204.10
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $204.10 mean?
Fairfax Financial Holdings (FRFHF) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $204.10 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Fairfax Financial Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Fairfax Financial Holdings ranks #116 out of 400 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 29%.
Is Fairfax Financial Holdings' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Fairfax Financial Holdings' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $204.10. The Insurance industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 16.45. Fairfax Financial Holdings' value of $204.10 is 1140.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fairfax Financial Holdings ranks #116 out of 400 companies in the Insurance industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Fairfax Financial Holdings has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fairfax Financial Holdings' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to CB and PGR?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Fairfax Financial Holdings ranks #116 out of 400 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts Fairfax Financial Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 16.45. Fairfax Financial Holdings' value of $204.10 is 1140.7% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for an Insurance company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Insurance companies is 16.45, based on 400 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Fairfax Financial Holdings's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $204.10 is 1140.7% 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Fairfax Financial Holdings and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 16.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fairfax Financial Holdings's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $204.10. 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 $1,619.02, compared to a current price of $1,614.00 — trading 0.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $204.10 and 1140.7% above the Insurance industry median of 16.45. Fairfax Financial Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fairfax Financial Holdings (FRFHF), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $204.10 as of Jun. 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 undervalued.
The current stock price of $1,614.00 is trading 0.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1,619.02.
GuruFocus considers Fairfax Financial Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRFHF:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $204.10
GF Value™: $1,619.02 vs. price of $1,614.00 (0.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1140.7% above the Insurance median (#116 of 400)
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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