Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Fairfax Financial Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.48.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fairfax Financial Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Fairfax Financial Holdings was 2.36. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.11.
MEX:FFHN's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Insurance industry.
Industry Median: 0.38 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Fairfax Financial Holdings was 4.01%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 1.95%.
During the past 12 months, Fairfax Financial Holdings's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -4.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Fairfax Financial Holdings was 73.50% per year. The lowest was -1.60% per year. And the median was 7.60% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Fairfax Financial Holdings (MEX:FFHN) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Fairfax Financial Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Fairfax Financial Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio 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.
Fairfax Financial Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
MEX:FFHN vs CB, PGR, TRV: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Insurance - Property & Casualty subindustry, Fairfax Financial Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Fairfax Financial Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fairfax Financial Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Fairfax Financial Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Fairfax Financial Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (MEX:FFHN) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.48 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Fairfax Financial Holdings and its competitors. This is 336% above median its historical median of 0.11. Over the past decade, Fairfax Financial Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 2.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Fairfax Financial Holdings ranks #11 out of 335 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 3.3%.
Is Fairfax Financial Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Fairfax Financial Holdings' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.48 is 336% above median its 10-year median of 0.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 2.36. The Insurance industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. Fairfax Financial Holdings' value of 0.48 is 26.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fairfax Financial Holdings ranks #11 out of 335 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, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fairfax Financial Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CB and PGR?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Fairfax Financial Holdings ranks #11 out of 335 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Fairfax Financial Holdings in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. Fairfax Financial Holdings' value of 0.48 is 26.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Fairfax Financial Holdings' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 2.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.11 vs. the industry median of 0.38, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for an Insurance company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Insurance companies is 0.38, based on 335 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Fairfax Financial Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.48 is 26.3% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Fairfax Financial Holdings and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fairfax Financial Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48, which is 336% above median its own 10-year median of 0.11. 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 (MEX:FFHN) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.48. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN27,120.41, compared to a current price of MXN29,240.98 — trading 7.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48, which is 336% above median its 10-year median of 0.11 and 26.3% above the Insurance industry median of 0.38. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fairfax Financial Holdings (MEX:FFHN), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48 as of Mar. 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 (MEX:FFHN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fairfax Financial Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN29,240.98 is trading 7.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN27,120.41.
Key valuation signals for MEX:FFHN:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.48 (336% above median its 10-year median of 0.11)
GF Value™: MXN27,120.41 vs. price of MXN29,240.98 (7.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26.3% above the Insurance median (#11 of 335)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:FFHN 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.
78GF Score
Get the complete analysis for MEX:FFHN
Dividend Payout Ratio is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
MEX:FFHN has been successfully added to your 
