Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd
TSX:FFH

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Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd
TSX:FFH
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Price: 2 009 CAD 0.3% Market Closed
Market Cap: 46.7B CAD
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Net Margin
Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd

10.4%
Current
11%
Average
7.6%
Industry

Net Margin measures how much net income is generated as a percentage of revenues received. It helps investors assess if a company's management is generating enough profit from its sales and whether operating costs and overhead costs are being contained.

Net Margin
10.4%
=
Net Income
4B
/
Revenue
38.5B

Net Margin Across Competitors

Country CA
Market Cap 47.8B CAD
Net Margin
10%
Country US
Market Cap 142.5B USD
Net Margin
11%
Country CH
Market Cap 111.5B USD
Net Margin
18%
Country JP
Market Cap 10.9T JPY
Net Margin
15%
Country US
Market Cap 55.1B USD
Net Margin
10%
Country US
Market Cap 51.8B USD
Net Margin
7%
Country ZA
Market Cap 42B Zac
Net Margin
8%
Country CN
Market Cap 272.6B CNY
Net Margin
5%
Country CN
Market Cap 274B HKD
Net Margin
5%
Country BM
Market Cap 34.9B USD
Net Margin
45%
Country JP
Market Cap 5.2T JPY
Net Margin
12%
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Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd
Glance View

Market Cap
47.8B CAD
Industry
Insurance
Economic Moat
None

In the bustling world of finance, Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. emerges as a figure of enduring intrigue and complexity. Founded in 1985 by the savvy businessman Prem Watsa, often likened to Warren Buffett for his investment acumen, Fairfax's journey is one of calculated risks and strategic foresight. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, this formidable conglomerate operates primarily in the realms of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance. The business model of Fairfax is akin to that of Berkshire Hathaway, focusing not only on insurance underwriting but using the float—essentially, other people’s money collected as premiums but not yet paid out in claims—to generate investment returns. Fairfax takes pride in its conservative investment philosophy, with Watsa ensuring a broad diversification of assets combined with a keen eye for undervalued opportunities across various sectors and geographies. Fairfax Financial Holdings generates its revenue through a meticulously orchestrated blend of insurance operations and astute investment activities. The company writes policies, aiming for disciplined underwriting practices that lead to profitable insurance operations. Its insurance subsidiaries, spread across the globe, focus on maintaining low combined ratios, which measure the cost of paying claims and running the insurance business. The profits from underwriting are often enhanced by the returns from its investment portfolio. Watsa’s approach includes significant equity exposure, sometimes contrarian bets that mirror a long-term perspective, seeking out investments in distressed markets or undervalued sectors. This dual engine of insurance and investments allows Fairfax, much like its American counterpart in Omaha, to thrive in varying economic climates, constantly evolving and adapting to ensure a steady trajectory of growth and shareholder value.

FFH Intrinsic Value
1 860.73 CAD
Overvaluation 7%
Intrinsic Value
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What is Net Margin?

Net Margin measures how much net income is generated as a percentage of revenues received. It helps investors assess if a company's management is generating enough profit from its sales and whether operating costs and overhead costs are being contained.

Net Margin
10.4%
=
Net Income
4B
/
Revenue
38.5B
What is the Net Margin of Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd?

Based on Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd's most recent financial statements, the company has Net Margin of 10.4%.