TSE:FFH

Fairfax Financial (FFH.TO)

2,407.07
+59.51 (2.53%)
as of Aug 4, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 22 opinions in the last 12 months.

The overall sentiment around Fairfax Financial (FFH-T) reflects a cautious perspective among analysts. Many express concerns about the stock's recent downtrend and indicate that while it possesses strong management and quality business operations, investor interest appears to be waning. Valuations seem fair rather than compelling, with the forward PE hovering around 8-9x and price-to-book ratios indicating no significant discounts compared to peers. Though some analysts highlight the company’s solid long-term potential, especially in the insurance and investment sectors, others suggest that significant upside catalysts are lacking for the short term. There's a general sense that while FFH-T is a decent long-term hold, it may not be the most attractive buying opportunity currently due to valuation concerns and the possibility of flat performance in the near future.

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Cautious
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Fair Value
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HOLD

Remains very highly ranked within the Canadian universe on RSI, even with recent correction. Pulled back below $1500, retesting support around $1450. More support around $1350. Right now, he's holding and keeping an eye.

HOLD

Higher rates are actually good for insurance companies.

BUY

Company performing very well. Excellent management team. Value oriented business that executes very well. Business under pinned by insurance operations. Company stock price is high, but will be ok for long term investors. Expecting a higher share price 5-10 years from now. 

BUY ON WEAKNESS

An outlier in the Canadian market, as it's performed well for quite some time. Like a Brookfield Lite. Nice chart, solid holding. Have to be careful, as it's done so well. Typically, you want to buy winners (and sell losers). Expensive, but for a reason.

Don't chase on the recent runup. Better value to be had out there. But overall, a good name.

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Nov 13/23, Up 23%)

A shoer-seller's report in February created volatility, but they are a quality insurer operating globally. Their underwriting profits continue to grow, which they invest to benefit from higher rates. He continues to add to this and has owned it for a long time.

BUY

Company performing very well. Latest quarterly results very strong. ROE is very high. Selling at modest premium to book value. Good long term investment. Excellent management team with Prem Watsa. 

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Great company. Hard to argue with an uptrend. Again, it's arced up above trendline. Wouldn't be surprised by a pullback. If it gets closer to trendline, he'd be all over it. But if breaks down below the last low, probably means the uptrend is over and he's out.

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jun 20/23, Up 37%)

There was some discussion about the Muddy Waters claims, including accounting irregularities, and shorting of the stock. This is not a real worry to him and in fact he may buy more. We'll hear from management this week.

WAIT

Huge move. Good numbers. He forecasts 10% EPS growth. Short-seller today cited accounting irregularities, probably being unfair. Don't buy today, wait for ricochet effect to die down.

WAIT

Huge move. Good numbers. He forecasts 10% EPS growth. Short-seller today cited accounting irregularities, probably being unfair. Don't buy today, wait for ricochet effect to die down. Probably another 10% down from here.

BUY

Regrets not buying shares earlier. Very good management team with Prem Watsa. Value oriented business with very good track record. Excellent for long term investors. Property/Casualty business' are in sweet spot of cycle. Earnings expected to be volatile, but overall a good business. 

WATCH

Their insurance business has been tremendous, with a combined ratio in the mid-90s. CEO Prem Watsa has astutely managed capital. He's consistently increased book value. But the PE is high now.

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Nov 28/22, Up 61%)

Excellent management team. Strong value oriented company. Bond portfolio very strong. Higher interest rates good for business. Organic expansion in underwriting business very strong. Current valuation still cheap. Would recommend buying even now. 

BUY

It is not trading at a premium to its book value. It is doing well on the insurance side. Its investment side is pure value stocks so it is not doing as well as Berkshire. There is growth potential.

DON'T BUY

FFH is a bet on Prem Watsa. FFH was in the wilderness for a while, but has returned to nice levels. Watsa has made some smart bets. Also, insurance premiums have gone up, and he makes money on his investments. But the company is hard to analyze.

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