Fairfax Financial (TSX:FFH) Valuation After $300m Preferred Share Redemption Plan and Capital Structure Shift

Fairfax Financial Holdings (TSX:FFH) has put a spotlight on its capital structure, confirming plans to redeem all outstanding Series I and Series J preferred shares for about CAD 300 million at the end of December 2025.

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That capital return move lands after a solid run, with Fairfax’s share price still up a robust year to date and a remarkable multi year total shareholder return that indicates long term momentum remains firmly intact despite some recent share price softness.

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With Fairfax still trading below consensus targets despite hefty multi year gains and a strong value score, is the market overlooking more upside from disciplined capital returns, or is it already pricing in the bulk of its future growth?

Most Popular Narrative Narrative: 14.3% Undervalued

With Fairfax Financial Holdings last closing at CA$2321.37 versus a narrative fair value of about CA$2707.92, the valuation case leans materially to the upside.

The analysts have a consensus price target of CA$2634.296 for Fairfax Financial Holdings based on their expectations of its future earnings growth, profit margins and other risk factors. However, there is a degree of disagreement amongst analysts, with the most bullish reporting a price target of CA$2990.19, and the most bearish reporting a price target of just CA$1649.1.

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Result: Fair Value of $2707.92 (UNDERVALUED)

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However, sustained investment income strength and disciplined underwriting profitability could challenge the cautious narrative and support higher earnings power than analysts currently bake in.

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