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Markel Corporation MKL
Financial Services - Insurance - Property & Casualty - NYSE - US
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$ 1718.6
-2.82 %
$ 21.8 B
Market Cap
8.62
P/E
1. INTRINSIC VALUE

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Apr, 22, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one MKL stock under the worst case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 1.72 K USD, Markel Corporation is HIDDEN

MKL Intrinsic Value
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This DCF valuation model was last updated on Apr, 22, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one MKL stock under the base case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 1.72 K USD, Markel Corporation is HIDDEN

MKL Intrinsic Value
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This DCF valuation model was last updated on Apr, 22, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one MKL stock under the best case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 1.72 K USD, Markel Corporation is HIDDEN

MKL Intrinsic Value
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2. FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS

Price Chart MKL

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1M -8%
6M 10%
1Y 9%
3Y 28.0%
5Y 106%
All
$2.1k$2.1k$2.0k$2.0k$1.9k$1.9k$1.8k$1.8k$1.7k$1.7k$1.6k$1.6k$1.5k$1.5kNov '24Nov '2415 Nov15 NovDec '24Dec '2415 Dec15 DecJan '25Jan '2515 Jan15 JanFeb '25Feb '2515 Feb15 FebMar '25Mar '2515 Mar15 MarApr '25Apr '2515 Apr15 Apr
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%
3.84 B REVENUE
-16.70%
Growth Rates
1Year 5.17%
3Years 8.76%
5Years 11.78%
7Years 15.50%
10Years 12.47%
595 M OPERATING INCOME
-56.58%
Growth Rates
1Year 26.76%
3Years 83.86%
5Years 93.93%
7Years 49.76%
10Years 20.87%
519 M NET INCOME
-45.22%
Growth Rates
1Year 35.52%
3Years 5.17%
5Years 9.61%
7Years 32.33%
10Years 24.29%
494 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
-44.55%
Growth Rates
1Year -6.92%
3Years 4.49%
5Years 15.28%
7Years 17.11%
10Years 13.73%
-514 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
-57.71%
Growth Rates
1Year 11.28%
3Years 6.54%
5Years -34.99%
7Years -18.19%
10Years -14.45%
-364 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
-91.92%
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 15.2 B
Other Current Assets 0
Non-Current Assets 27.4 B
Long-Term Investments 23.2 B
PP&E 0
Other Non-Current Assets 4.2 B
19.85 %28.64 %43.61 %7.89 %Total Assets$53.2b
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 1
Gross Profit 16.6 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
100.00% GROSS MARGIN
100.00%
Averages
1Year 100.00%
3Years 99.11%
5Years 98.89%
7Years 98.75%
10Years 98.74%
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%
5.47% ROIC
5.47%
Averages
1Year 5.47%
3Years -11.78%
5Years -8.19%
7Years -4.91%
10Years 1.54%
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 $1.59 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 -12.72%
MKL Average Price Target Wall Street Target
1.59 K USD -7.48%
MKL Highest Price Target Wall Street Target
1.65 K USD -3.99%
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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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201 K USD 1
0-3 MONTHS
155 K USD 1
3-6 MONTHS
45.8 K USD 1
6-9 MONTHS
0 USD 0
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7. News
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 - 1 week 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 - 2 weeks 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 - 2 weeks ago
Markel Group to give a presentation at the beginning of its annual Omaha Brunch RICHMOND, Va. , April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL) will hold its annual "Omaha Brunch," an event at which the company's leaders take questions from investors, on Sunday, May 4 at 10:00 a.m. prnewswire.com - 2 weeks ago
Markel promotes Matthew Brooke to Senior Underwriter of War and Terrorism LONDON , April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL), today announced that Matthew Brooke has been promoted to Senior Underwriter, War and Terrorism, effective immediately. Reporting to Chloe Gordge, Head of War and Terrorism at Markel, Brooke's new duties will involve driving the profitable expansion of the International War and Terrorism portfolio, by identifying gaps in political violence coverage and providing bespoke solutions to insureds, globally. prnewswire.com - 3 weeks ago
Markel: The Gap To Intrinsic Value Widens I continue holding shares and a bullish view on Markel Group due to its strong culture and transparent, diligent management, akin to Berkshire Hathaway. Markel's insurance performance has lagged top-tier peers like Chubb, but their investments and Markel Ventures have shown strong, improving returns. The ongoing board review focuses on Insurance and Markel Ventures, with share buybacks expected to continue during this period. seekingalpha.com - 3 weeks ago
3 Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist in the Tariff-Fueled Market Downturn If you haven't noticed yet, it's been a rough period for the stock market over the past week or so. After President Donald Trump announced much harsher tariff rates than most experts were expecting, the S&P 500 fell well into correction territory, and the Nasdaq even finished the week in a bear market, down by more than 20% from its recent highs. fool.com - 3 weeks ago
Markel Group Trades Above 50-Day SMA: What Should Investors Do? MKL is set to grow on rate increases, strategic buyouts, new business volume, solid capital position and prudent capital deployment. zacks.com - 1 month ago
Markel further enhances Wholesale Claims service with key promotions and Technical Claims Lead hire LONDON , March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL), today announced that it has made three internal promotions and hired a Technical Claims Lead to further enhance its award-winning Wholesale Claims service for brokers, insureds and trading partners. The quartet of appointments include Dan Thomas, who's joined the business as Marine Technical Claims Lead, where he'll work closely as part of Markel's Marine Liability Claims team with the underwriters by providing feedback on policy wordings and claims insights for both renewal and new business, while fostering relationships with broker partners. prnewswire.com - 1 month ago
How To Invest $100,000 In A Buffett-Inspired Dividend Portfolio Berkshire Hathaway has increased its stakes in five major Japanese trading houses, nearing the 10% ownership threshold. Warren Buffett's annual letter revealed that these trading houses have agreed to relax ownership limits, allowing Berkshire to expand its holdings. These tradings houses deal internationally in energy, mining, minerals, food & beverage, machinery and specialty chemicals. seekingalpha.com - 1 month ago
Markel Group: Positive Change In Insurance Leadership I view the appointment of Simon Wilson as CEO of Markel Insurance as highly positive. Share buybacks will keep increasing due to the option to redeem the preferred shares at $1,000 per share on June 1st. The value of the insurance business and Markel Ventures separately exceeds its current market cap, but a spin-off would not be positive over the long term. seekingalpha.com - 1 month ago
Tony Markel to retire as Vice Chairman of Markel Group in May 2025 and Jon Michael joins Board of Directors RICHMOND, Va. , March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL) announced today that Anthony F. prnewswire.com - 1 month ago
8. Profile Summary

Markel Corporation MKL

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COUNTRY US
INDUSTRY Insurance - Property & Casualty
MARKET CAP $ 21.8 B
Dividend Yield 0.08%
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. Brian Jeffrey Costanzo Chief Financial Officer & Chief Financial Officer of Markel Insurance Operations Mr. Jeff Lamb Executive Director of Programs and Alliances - Markel Specialty Mr. Frederick W. May Jr. Vice President of Sales & Business Development Ms. Jennifer Blackwell Deputy Chief Communications Officer Mr. Richard Randolph Grinnan Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary Mr. Thomas Sinnickson Gayner Chief Executive Officer & Director Mr. Michael R. Heaton Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer Ms. Meade P. Grandis Chief Accounting Officer & Controller Ms. Sarah Gavlick Chief Retail Officer Ms. Wendy Houser Chief Wholesale Officer