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FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
Fairfax Financial Holdings FCF Yield % Related Terms
Fairfax Financial Holdings FCF Yield % Historical Data
* 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 FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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 FCF Yield % vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Fairfax Financial Holdings's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fairfax Financial Holdings's FCF 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 (HAM:FFX) has a FCF Yield % of -1.78 as of Aug. 07, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Fairfax Financial Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Fairfax Financial Holdings ranks #409 out of 504 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 81.2%.
Is Fairfax Financial Holdings' FCF Yield % too high?
Fairfax Financial Holdings' current FCF Yield % is -1.78. Based on the distribution chart, Fairfax Financial Holdings ranks #409 out of 504 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Fairfax Financial Holdings has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fairfax Financial Holdings' FCF Yield % compare to CB and PGR?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Fairfax Financial Holdings ranks #409 out of 504 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Fairfax Financial Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 6.99. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Yield % for an Insurance company?
The median FCF Yield % among Insurance companies is 6.99, based on 504 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Fairfax Financial Holdings and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median FCF Yield % is 6.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fairfax Financial Holdings's current FCF Yield % is -1.78. 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?
Fairfax Financial Holdings (HAM:FFX) has a current FCF Yield % of -1.78. The stock's GF Value™ is €1,379.32, compared to a current price of €1,480.00 — trading 7.3% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is -1.78. Fairfax Financial Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fairfax Financial Holdings (HAM:FFX), the current FCF Yield % is -1.78 as of Aug. 07, 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 (HAM:FFX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fairfax Financial Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1,480.00 is trading 7.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1,379.32.
Key valuation signals for HAM:FFX:
FCF Yield %: -1.78
GF Value™: €1,379.32 vs. price of €1,480.00 (7.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:FFX 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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