FRFHF (Fairfax Financial Holdings) Stock Based Compensation: $179 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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FRFHF Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd FRFHF
78 GF Score
Price $1,654.35
GF Value $1,552.85
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Fairfax Financial Holdings Stock Based Compensation?

Fairfax Financial Holdings FRFHF -0.12% 78 Stock Based Compensation is $179 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRFHF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $1,552.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Fairfax Financial Holdings's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $46 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $179 Mil.

Fairfax Financial Holdings Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Fairfax Financial Holdings Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Fairfax Financial Holdings Stock Based Compensation Chart

Fairfax Financial Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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Fairfax Financial Holdings Quarterly Data
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Fairfax Financial Holdings Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $179 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $179 Mil mean?
Fairfax Financial Holdings (FRFHF) has a Stock Based Compensation of $179 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Fairfax Financial Holdings and its competitors.
Is Fairfax Financial Holdings' Stock Based Compensation too high?
Fairfax Financial Holdings' current Stock Based Compensation is $179 Mil. Overall, Fairfax Financial Holdings has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fairfax Financial Holdings' Stock Based Compensation compare to CB and PGR?
Fairfax Financial Holdings' Stock Based Compensation of $179 Mil can be compared against companies in the Insurance industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Stock Based Compensation for an Insurance company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Insurance industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Fairfax Financial Holdings and its competitors. Fairfax Financial Holdings's current Stock Based Compensation is $179 Mil. 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 $1,552.85, compared to a current price of $1,654.35 — trading 6.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is $179 Mil. 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 Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fairfax Financial Holdings (FRFHF), the current Stock Based Compensation is $179 Mil 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 (FRFHF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fairfax Financial Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1,654.35 is trading 6.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1,552.85. GuruFocus considers Fairfax Financial Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRFHF:

  • Stock Based Compensation: $179 Mil
  • GF Value™: $1,552.85 vs. price of $1,654.35 (6.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 6 warning signs

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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