BUY
Fairfax Financial

P&C insurance is doing very well, though this year is tougher than most because of catastrophic losses. So they raise their prices. One of the lower combined ratios in the space. Benefits from higher interest rates. Outlook is for double-digit returns over the next several years.

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BUY
Fairfax Financial

Great insurance company, lots of assets. Depends a lot on market rates. Can't bet against management. Buy and hold for a long time.

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BUY ON WEAKNESS
Fairfax Financial

One of the top investment companies in Canada.
Good for a long term investment.
Current valuation very high.
Wait to buy when price is lower.

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HOLD
Fairfax Financial

Stock's had a nice run. Very well run, respected CEO. Hard to buy when the chart's gone up so quickly. Good long-term hold. See her Top Picks.

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TOP PICK
Fairfax Financial

He entered this in the $400s and it's now around $1,000. They increased their insurance premiums by 16% in the past year, and they manage their float well (reinvesting those customer premiums into short-term bonds). So, they're not exposed to interest rate fluctuations.

(Analysts’ price target is $1253.75)
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BUY
Fairfax Financial

Never been a huge fan of it, because he always wondered about their growth profile, but Prem has been a mini-Buffett and has done pretty well. He has a good, long-term track record and the valuation is not outrageous. It will continue to be a fine growth stock.

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PAST TOP PICK
Fairfax Financial
(A Top Pick Mar 25/22, Up 43%)

Their investment portfolio is rooted in their float from insurance operations, and the float is levered to interest rates. Totals $30 billion. Every 1% rise in rates means $280 million in annual income means $12 per share.

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HOLD
Fairfax Financial
Trevor Rose’s Insights - Trevor’s most-liked answers from 5i Research.

FFH in the past focused on growing book value per share and paying minimal dividends.
The company compounded book value per share at around 15% on average, used to be considered as a “Canadian version” of  BRK.B. 
However, in the last ten years, performance has not been impressive, book value compounded around 8%, while most earnings are paid out as dividends. 
We think FFH will still do okay going forward, but it is quite hard to repeat the track record of its past. 
FFH also used to take large 'bets' on the market (both ways), and has seemed to have reduced this activity.  
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TOP PICK
Fairfax Financial
Global insurance business based out of Toronto. Value oriented leadership under Prem Watsa. Highest underwriting profits in years. Investment portfolio performing very well. $35 billion bond portfolio about to renew at higher rates.
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TOP PICK
Fairfax Financial
It has been overlooked and under-loved. The company has changed its investing acumen. It benefits from higher rates and value investing. The top line is great with new business wins and higher prices. Buy 6 Hold 2, Sell 0 (Analysts’ price target is $896.12)
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BUY
Fairfax Financial
It is great business and has made good private investments. The share price is very strong relative to the market.
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DON'T BUY
Fairfax Financial
Believes company investments have not done well (Blackberry etc.). Insurance business should preform well. Not surprised company is being rated poorly by the market, given management concerns.
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TOP PICK
Fairfax Financial
Excellent management with Prem Watsa. 2021 a turning point in the business (net earnings up 15x, revenues up 34%). Struggling company that has turned the corner. Insurance business that is able to raise prices. Insurance float is positively affected by increase in interest rates.
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DON'T BUY
Fairfax Financial
Prem Watsa engages in market timing, unlike Warren Buffett. Fairfax is a black box as to what it owns. Challenging business. Stuck in the mud for a while. If you want too look at good capital allocators in the P&C business, look at BRK.B, which he owns.
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BUY
Fairfax Financial
Good momentum in volume and pricing. Putting more capital to work in insurance, a real driver. What would move the needle is a breakout in their underlying investment portfolio of value investments. Stock is underappreciated and very cheap at 8x 2022 earnings, 80% book value. You can buy it here.
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Fairfax Financial(FFH-T) Rating

Ranking : 4 out of 5

Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 5

Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 2

Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 0

Total Signals / Votes : 7

Stockchase rating for Fairfax Financial is calculated according to the stock experts' signals. A high score means experts mostly recommend to buy the stock while a low score means experts mostly recommend to sell the stock.

Fairfax Financial(FFH-T) Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fairfax Financial stock symbol?

Fairfax Financial is a Canadian stock, trading under the symbol FFH-T on the Toronto Stock Exchange (FFH-CT). It is usually referred to as TSX:FFH or FFH-T

Is Fairfax Financial a buy or a sell?

In the last year, 7 stock analysts published opinions about FFH-T. 5 analysts recommended to BUY the stock. 0 analysts recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst recommendation is . Read the latest stock experts' ratings for Fairfax Financial.

Is Fairfax Financial a good investment or a top pick?

Fairfax Financial was recommended as a Top Pick by on . Read the latest stock experts ratings for Fairfax Financial.

Why is Fairfax Financial stock dropping?

Earnings reports or recent company news can cause the stock price to drop. Read stock experts’ recommendations for help on deciding if you should buy, sell or hold the stock.

Is Fairfax Financial worth watching?

7 stock analysts on Stockchase covered Fairfax Financial In the last year. It is a trending stock that is worth watching.

What is Fairfax Financial stock price?

On 2023-09-29, Fairfax Financial (FFH-T) stock closed at a price of $1108.77.