Top line accelerating.
+21.6% YoY versus +2.1% prior. 3y CAGR −0.7%.
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Financial Services · Market Cap: $6.7B
Fundamentals as of 2026-03-31
All analysis on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Fair values are model-based estimates. Always do your own research.
1 of 2 legendary models say BUY FAF — but Warren Buffett disagrees.
What would legendary investors pay for FAF?
These figures are not quotes or opinions from Buffett, Graham, Lynch or the other investors. They are our own estimates, computed by applying the intrinsic-value formulas each investor is known for to this company’s financials.
For educational purposes only. Not a recommendation to buy or sell securities.
The Question
Concerns — First American Financial Corporation's 12.3% ROE is below sector median.
Financial story
Concerns — First American Financial Corporation's 12.3% ROE and 2.27 debt-to-equity warrant a closer look at the underlying business.
Bottom line: FAF splits the legendary models — 1 BUY, 0 HOLD, 1 AVOID, but earns a C sector grade (47/100) in Financial Services. Whether the premium is justified depends on which lens you trust. Drill into the valuation breakdown and sector ranking for the full picture.
Average fair value across qualifying models: $105. See the per-investor fair-value table in the valuation tab.
FAF trades at 10.9x earnings. Sector context and per-investor signals are in the valuation tab.
FAF and PNFP differ on P/E, ROE, and revenue growth. See the full FAF vs PNFP compare matrix.
Buffett and Lynch evaluate FAF against their respective frameworks. Per-model fair value and reasoning are in the valuation tab.
FAF's P/E ratio is 10.9x. 5-year P/E history is in the financials tab.
1 of 2 legendary models say BUY. Full breakdown by investor and signal is in the valuation tab.
How does FAF compare?
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Sign in to see the rankingFAF sits at #100 in Financial Services with a C grade (47/100).