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Markel Corporation MKL
Financial Services - Insurance - Property & Casualty - NYSE - US
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$ 1874.43
0.38 %
$ 23.8 B
Market Cap
13.79
P/E
1. INTRINSIC VALUE

This DCF valuation model was last updated on May, 7, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one MKL stock under the worst case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 1.87 K USD, Markel Corporation is HIDDEN

MKL Intrinsic Value
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This DCF valuation model was last updated on May, 7, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one MKL stock under the base case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 1.87 K USD, Markel Corporation is HIDDEN

MKL Intrinsic Value
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This DCF valuation model was last updated on May, 7, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one MKL stock under the best case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 1.87 K USD, Markel Corporation is HIDDEN

MKL Intrinsic Value
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2. FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS

Price Chart MKL

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1M 6%
6M 10%
1Y 13%
3Y 41%
5Y 118%
All
$2.1k$2.1k$2.1k$2.1k$2.0k$2.0k$2.0k$2.0k$1.9k$1.9k$1.9k$1.9k$1.8k$1.8k$1.8k$1.8k$1.7k$1.7k$1.7k$1.7k15 Nov15 NovDec '24Dec '2415 Dec15 DecJan '25Jan '2515 Jan15 JanFeb '25Feb '2515 Feb15 FebMar '25Mar '2515 Mar15 MarApr '25Apr '2515 Apr15 AprMay '25May '25
FINANCIALS
16.6 B REVENUE
5.17%
Growth Rates
1Year 5.17%
3Years 8.76%
5Years 11.78%
7Years 15.50%
10Years 12.47%
3.71 B OPERATING INCOME
26.76%
Growth Rates
1Year 26.76%
3Years 83.86%
5Years 93.93%
7Years 49.76%
10Years 20.87%
2.85 B NET INCOME
35.52%
Growth Rates
1Year 35.52%
3Years 5.17%
5Years 9.61%
7Years 32.33%
10Years 24.29%
2.59 B OPERATING CASH FLOW
-6.92%
Growth Rates
1Year -6.92%
3Years 4.49%
5Years 15.28%
7Years 17.11%
10Years 13.73%
-2.4 B INVESTING CASH FLOW
11.28%
Growth Rates
1Year 11.28%
3Years 6.54%
5Years -34.99%
7Years -18.19%
10Years -14.45%
-298 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
70.20%
Growth Rates
1Year 70.20%
3Years -21.77%
5Years -12.83%
7Years -11.65%
10Years -16.07%
3.33 B REVENUE
-13.40%
Growth Rates
1Year 5.17%
3Years 8.76%
5Years 11.78%
7Years 15.50%
10Years 12.47%
158 M OPERATING INCOME
-73.51%
Growth Rates
1Year 26.76%
3Years 83.86%
5Years 93.93%
7Years 49.76%
10Years 20.87%
129 M NET INCOME
-75.07%
Growth Rates
1Year 35.52%
3Years 5.17%
5Years 9.61%
7Years 32.33%
10Years 24.29%
376 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
-23.84%
Growth Rates
1Year -6.92%
3Years 4.49%
5Years 15.28%
7Years 17.11%
10Years 13.73%
193 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
137.49%
Growth Rates
1Year 11.28%
3Years 6.54%
5Years -34.99%
7Years -18.19%
10Years -14.45%
-106 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
70.90%
Growth Rates
1Year 70.20%
3Years -21.77%
5Years -12.83%
7Years -11.65%
10Years -16.07%
Balance Sheet Markel Corporation
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Current Assets 25.8 B
Cash & Short-Term Investments 10.6 B
Receivables 0
Other Current Assets 15.2 B
Non-Current Assets 58.2 B
Long-Term Investments 23.2 B
PP&E 0
Other Non-Current Assets 35 B
12.57 %18.13 %27.61 %41.69 %Total Assets$84.0b
Current Liabilities 0
Accounts Payable 0
Short-Term Debt 0
Other Current Liabilities 0
Non-Current Liabilities 44.4 B
Long-Term Debt 4.33 B
Other Non-Current Liabilities 40.1 B
9.75 %90.25 %Total Liabilities$44.4b
EFFICIENCY
Earnings Waterfall Markel Corporation
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Revenue 16.6 B
Cost Of Revenue -129 M
Gross Profit 16.8 B
Operating Expenses 12.9 B
Operating Income 3.71 B
Other Expenses 865 M
Net Income 2.85 B
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RATIOS
100.78% GROSS MARGIN
100.78%
Averages
1Year 100.78%
3Years 99.37%
5Years 99.05%
7Years 98.86%
10Years 98.82%
22.34% OPERATING MARGIN
22.34%
Averages
1Year 22.34%
3Years 16.10%
5Years 3.84%
7Years 2.83%
10Years 5.38%
16.53% NET MARGIN
16.53%
Averages
1Year 16.53%
3Years 9.43%
5Years 11.10%
7Years 10.35%
10Years 9.80%
16.24% ROE
16.24%
Averages
1Year 16.24%
3Years 9.60%
5Years 10.33%
7Years 9.49%
10Years 8.34%
4.44% ROA
4.44%
Averages
1Year 4.44%
3Years 2.63%
5Years 2.97%
7Years 2.76%
10Years 2.42%
3.46% ROIC
3.46%
Averages
1Year 3.46%
3Years -12.45%
5Years -8.59%
7Years -5.20%
10Years 1.34%
FREE CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
Free Cash Flow Analysis Markel Corporation
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Net Income 2.85 B
Depreciation & Amortization 342 M
Capital Expenditures -255 M
Stock-Based Compensation 0
Change in Working Capital 0
Others 79.5 M
Free Cash Flow 2.34 B
3. WALL STREET ANALYSTS ESTIMATES
Wall Street Analysts Price Targets Markel Corporation
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Wall Street analysts predict an average 1-year price target for MKL of $1.58 K, with forecasts ranging from a low of $1.5 K to a high of $1.65 K.
MKL Lowest Price Target Wall Street Target
1.5 K USD -19.98%
MKL Average Price Target Wall Street Target
1.58 K USD -15.64%
MKL Highest Price Target Wall Street Target
1.65 K USD -11.97%
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4. DIVIDEND ANALYSIS
5. COMPETITION
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6. Ownership
Insider Ownership Markel Corporation
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Sold
0-3 MONTHS
5.59 M USD 1
3-6 MONTHS
0 USD 0
6-9 MONTHS
0 USD 0
9-12 MONTHS
5.11 M USD 2
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0 USD 0
0-3 MONTHS
201 K USD 1
3-6 MONTHS
155 K USD 1
6-9 MONTHS
45.8 K USD 1
9-12 MONTHS
7. News
Markel launches Clinical Trials products to support clinical trials research, globally LONDON , May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Insurance, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), today announced the launch of its Clinical Trials insurance product – underscoring its commitment to providing best-in-class solutions to support clinical trials research and product development on an international scale. The new clinical trials offering provides comprehensive cover to sponsors, researchers and participants throughout all phases of clinical research and is tailored to meet the regulatory requirements of more than 100 territories, ensuring smooth and compliant trial operations, worldwide. prnewswire.com - 1 week ago
Velocity Announces Strategic Sale of Velocity Specialty Insurance Company; Oaktree to Fully Exit Nashville, TN, May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Velocity HoldCo, LLC (“Velocity” or the “Company”), the former parent company for Velocity Specialty Insurance Company (“VSIC”) and Velocity Risk Underwriters, LLC (“VRU”), announced the sale of VSIC to FM, a leading property mutual insurance company. This transaction follows the earlier sale of VRU to Ryan Specialty (NYSE: RYAN) which together represents a full exit of Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. globenewswire.com - 2 weeks ago
Markel's Valuation Remains Attractive, But Growth Outlook Tempers Enthusiasm (Rating Downgrades) Markel has outperformed its peers in the iShares U.S. Insurance ETF, delivering a 15% return over the past 6 months. We previously argued that MKL trades at a significant discount to its peers and its financial asset investments. However, now the growth outlook is deteriorating, making Markel less attractive. seekingalpha.com - 2 weeks ago
Markel Group, Inc. (MKL) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Markel Group, Inc. (NYSE:MKL ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 1, 2025 9:30 AM ET Company Participants Thomas Gayner - Chief Executive Officer Brian Costanzo - Chief Financial Officer Simon Wilson - Chief Executive Officer of Markel Insurance Mike Heaton - Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Conference Call Participants Andrew Kligerman - TD Securities Mark Hughes - Truist Securities Andrew Andersen - Jefferies Operator Good morning, and welcome to the Markel Group's First Quarter 2025 Conference Call. All participants will be in a listen-only mode. seekingalpha.com - 2 weeks ago
Markel Group Q1 Earnings Top Estimates on Solid Reinsurance Unit MKL's Q1 results reflect solid performance at the Reinsurance segment, improved net investment income and lower expenses, offset by decreased premiums. zacks.com - 2 weeks ago
Markel Group (MKL) Q1 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates Although the revenue and EPS for Markel Group (MKL) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended March 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers. zacks.com - 2 weeks ago
Markel Group (MKL) Tops Q1 Earnings Estimates Markel Group (MKL) came out with quarterly earnings of $25.72 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $18.89 per share. This compares to earnings of $18.17 per share a year ago. zacks.com - 2 weeks ago
Markel Group reports 2025 first quarter results RICHMOND, Va. , April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL) today reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2025. prnewswire.com - 2 weeks ago
Markel Group Inc. announces conference call date and time RICHMOND, Va. , April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL) announced today it will hold a conference call on Thursday, May 1, 2025 beginning at 9:30 am (Eastern Time) to discuss quarterly results and business developments. prnewswire.com - 3 weeks ago
Markel Insurance announces new divisional structure and leadership appointments to drive simplification and growth Markel's US and Bermuda operations to split into two divisions: US Wholesale and Specialty and Programs and Solutions Wendy Houser appointed President, US Wholesale and Specialty Alex Martin appointed President, Programs and Solutions Andrew McMellin appointed President, International Glenn Harris appointed Chief Commercial Officer Henry Gardener appointed Chief Risk Officer RICHMOND, Va. , April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Insurance, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL), today announced a new divisional structure for its US and Bermuda operations and new leadership appointments. prnewswire.com - 3 weeks ago
Markel Group to Boost Marine Insurance Business With MECO MKL to acquire the leading specialist marine MGA to bolster its marine insurance business. zacks.com - 1 month ago
Markel to acquire leading specialist marine MGA, The MECO Group Limited LONDON , April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL), today announced it has entered into an agreement to purchase The MECO Group Limited (MECO), subject to regulatory approval. Founded in 1974, MECO is a leading, independent specialist marine managing general agent (MGA) based out of London, Dubai and Shanghai. prnewswire.com - 1 month ago
8. Profile Summary

Markel Corporation MKL

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COUNTRY US
INDUSTRY Insurance - Property & Casualty
MARKET CAP $ 23.8 B
Dividend Yield 0.00%
Description Markel Corporation, a diverse financial holding company, markets and underwrites specialty insurance products in the United States, Bermuda, the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, Canada, the Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. Its Insurance segment offers general and professional liability, personal lines, marine and energy, specialty programs, and workers' compensation insurance products; and property coverages that include fire, allied lines, and other specialized property coverages, including catastrophe-exposed property risks, such as earthquake and wind. This segment also offers credit and surety products, and collateral protection insurance products. The company's Reinsurance segment offers transaction, healthcare, and environmental impairment liability; and specialty treaty reinsurance products comprising structured and whole turnover credit, political risk, mortgage and contract, and commercial surety reinsurance programs. Its Markel Ventures segment provides equipment used in baking systems and food processing; portable dredges; over-the-road car haulers and transportation equipment; and laminated oak and composite wood flooring, tube and tank trailers, as well as ornamental plants and residential homes, handbags, and architectural products. This segment also provides consulting, and other types of services to businesses and consumers, including distribution of exterior building products, crane rental, fire protection, and life safety services, management and technology consulting, and retail intelligence services. The company's Other segment provides healthcare, leasing and investment services, as well as operates as an insurance and investment fund manager offering a range of investment products, including insurance-linked securities, catastrophe bonds, insurance swaps, and weather derivatives; and program services. it also manages funds with third parties. Markel Corporation was founded in 1930 and is based in Glen Allen, Virginia.
Contact 4521 Highwoods Parkway, Glen Allen, VA, 23060-6148 https://www.markel.com
IPO Date Dec. 12, 1986
Employees 22000
Officers Mr. Frederick W. May Jr. Vice President of Sales & Business Development Ms. Jennifer Blackwell Deputy Chief Communications Officer Mr. Michael R. Heaton Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer Mr. Brian Jeffrey Costanzo Chief Financial Officer & Chief Financial Officer of Markel Insurance Operations Mr. Jeff Lamb Executive Director of Programs and Alliances - Markel Specialty Ms. Sarah Gavlick Chief Retail Officer Mr. Richard Randolph Grinnan Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary Mr. Thomas Sinnickson Gayner Chief Executive Officer & Director Ms. Meade P. Grandis Chief Accounting Officer & Controller Ms. Wendy Houser Chief Wholesale Officer