FRFHF (Fairfax Financial Holdings) EV-to-EBIT: 6.29 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — Near Median

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FRFHF Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd FRFHF
84 GF Score
Price $1,649.72
GF Value $1,706.59
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Fairfax Financial Holdings EV-to-EBIT?

Fairfax Financial Holdings FRFHF +0.14% 84 EV-to-EBIT is 6.29 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 6.48. GuruFocus rates FRFHF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $1,706.59 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 346 Insurance companies, Fairfax Financial Holdings ranks better than 68.21% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Fairfax Financial Holdings's Enterprise Value is $45,165 Mil. Fairfax Financial Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $7,178 Mil. Therefore, Fairfax Financial Holdings's EV-to-EBIT for today is 6.29.

The historical rank and industry rank for Fairfax Financial Holdings's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

FRFHF' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -125.62   Med: 6.48   Max: 1477.71
Current: 6.29

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Fairfax Financial Holdings was 1477.71. The lowest was -125.62. And the median was 6.48.

FRFHF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
68.21% of 346 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 8.455 vs FRFHF: 6.29

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Fairfax Financial Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $45,122 Mil. Fairfax Financial Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $7,178 Mil. Fairfax Financial Holdings's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 15.91%.


Fairfax Financial Holdings  (OTCPK:FRFHF) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Fairfax Financial Holdings's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=7178/45121.7449675
=15.91 %

Fairfax Financial Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $45,122 Mil.
Fairfax Financial Holdings's EBIT 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 $7,178 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Fairfax Financial Holdings EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fairfax Financial Holdings's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT Chart

Fairfax Financial Holdings Annual Data
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EV-to-EBIT
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Fairfax Financial Holdings Quarterly Data
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FRFHF vs CB, PGR, TRV: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Insurance - Property & Casualty subindustry, Fairfax Financial Holdings's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Fairfax Financial Holdings's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Fairfax Financial Holdings's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Fairfax Financial Holdings EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Fairfax Financial Holdings's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=45165.403/7178
=6.29

Fairfax Financial Holdings's current Enterprise Value is $45,165 Mil.
Fairfax Financial Holdings's EBIT 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 $7,178 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 6.29 mean?
Fairfax Financial Holdings (FRFHF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 6.29 as of Aug. 13, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Fairfax Financial Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Fairfax Financial Holdings ranks #110 out of 346 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 31.8%.
Is Fairfax Financial Holdings' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Fairfax Financial Holdings' current EV-to-EBIT of 6.29 is near median its 10-year median of 6.48. The Insurance industry median EV-to-EBIT is 8.46. Fairfax Financial Holdings' value of 6.29 is 25.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fairfax Financial Holdings ranks #110 out of 346 companies in the Insurance industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Fairfax Financial Holdings has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fairfax Financial Holdings' EV-to-EBIT compare to CB and PGR?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Fairfax Financial Holdings ranks #110 out of 346 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Fairfax Financial Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 8.46. Fairfax Financial Holdings' value of 6.29 is 25.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.48 vs. the industry median of 8.46, Fairfax Financial Holdings has consistently been below 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 EV-to-EBIT for an Insurance company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Insurance companies is 8.46, based on 346 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Fairfax Financial Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.29 is 25.6% below 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Fairfax Financial Holdings and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 8.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fairfax Financial Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT is 6.29, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.48. 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 $1,706.59, compared to a current price of $1,649.72 — trading 3.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 6.29, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.48 and 25.6% below the Insurance industry median of 8.46. Fairfax Financial Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fairfax Financial Holdings (FRFHF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 6.29 as of Aug. 13, 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 $1,649.72 is trading 3.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1,706.59. GuruFocus considers Fairfax Financial Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRFHF:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 6.29 (near median its 10-year median of 6.48)
  • GF Value™: $1,706.59 vs. price of $1,649.72 (3.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 25.6% below the Insurance median (#110 of 346)

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 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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