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MARKEL GROUP INC (MKL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:MKL - US5705351048 - Common Stock

2173.77 USD
-18.13 (-0.83%)
Last: 12/30/2025, 8:04:00 PM
2173.77 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/30/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall MKL gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated MKL against 148 industry peers in the Insurance industry. There are concerns on the financial health of MKL while its profitability can be described as average. While showing a medium growth rate, MKL is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

MKL had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year MKL had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years MKL 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years MKL had a positive operating cash flow.
MKL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMKL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.02%, MKL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.19% of the companies in the same industry.
MKL has a Return On Equity of 11.28%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MKL outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.02%
ROE 11.28%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)2.38%
ROA(5y)2.8%
ROE(3y)8.69%
ROE(5y)9.72%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
MKL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMKL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

MKL has a better Profit Margin (12.55%) than 68.24% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MKL has declined.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 18.48%, MKL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.57% of the companies in the same industry.
MKL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 18.48%
PM (TTM) 12.55%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y-3.99%
OM growth 5Y-3%
PM growth 3Y-6.22%
PM growth 5Y-3.63%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
MKL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMKL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15 20 25

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

MKL does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, MKL has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, MKL has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, MKL has a worse debt to assets ratio.
MKL Yearly Shares OutstandingMKL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M
MKL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMKL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B

2.2 Solvency

MKL has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.80. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.80 years to pay back of all of its debts.
MKL's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.80 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MKL outperforms 53.38% of its industry peers.
MKL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.24. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
MKL's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.24 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MKL outperforms 63.51% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.24
Debt/FCF 1.8
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.13%
MKL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMKL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
MKL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMKL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2018 2019 2020 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 234.35% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 13.39% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
MKL shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -6.96%.
The Revenue has been growing by 11.78% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)234.35%
EPS 3Y4.51%
EPS 5Y13.39%
EPS Q2Q%865.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.96%
Revenue growth 3Y8.97%
Revenue growth 5Y11.78%
Sales Q2Q%6.12%

3.2 Future

MKL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 13.31% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, MKL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.46% on average per year.
EPS Next Y47.83%
EPS Next 2Y24.18%
EPS Next 3Y19.87%
EPS Next 5Y13.31%
Revenue Next Year-3.51%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.96%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.99%
Revenue Next 5Y3.46%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
MKL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMKL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5B 10B 15B
MKL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMKL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0 50 -50 100

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 21.94 indicates a rather expensive valuation of MKL.
70.27% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than MKL, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
MKL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.77.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.31, the valuation of MKL can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MKL is valued a bit more expensive than 68.92% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.35, MKL is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.94
Fwd PE 19.31
MKL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMKL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MKL is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MKL is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.54
EV/EBITDA 8.35
MKL Per share dataMKL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 500 1K

4.3 Compensation for Growth

MKL's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as MKL's earnings are expected to grow with 19.87% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.46
PEG (5Y)1.64
EPS Next 2Y24.18%
EPS Next 3Y19.87%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for MKL!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

MARKEL GROUP INC

NYSE:MKL (12/30/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 2173.77 0 (0%)

2173.77

-18.13 (-0.83%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Earnings (Next)02-03 2026-02-03/amc
Inst Owners83.47%
Inst Owner Change107.89%
Ins Owners1.41%
Ins Owner Change-0.94%
Market Cap27.41B
Revenue(TTM)16.21B
Net Income(TTM)2.03B
Analysts50.77
Price Target2171.83 (-0.09%)
Short Float %1.78%
Short Ratio5.13
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly Dividend2.78
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP1.77%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.09%
Min EPS beat(2)-45.1%
Max EPS beat(2)38.92%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)21.35%
Min EPS beat(4)-45.1%
Max EPS beat(4)55.06%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-19.86%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)-10.98%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)4.54%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)9.1%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.12%
Max Revenue beat(2)16.08%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.41%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.65%
Max Revenue beat(4)16.08%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)6.07%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)6.36%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.45%
PT rev (1m)2.28%
PT rev (3m)7.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.7%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.99%
EPS NY rev (1m)7.72%
EPS NY rev (3m)11.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.13%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.38%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.52%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.04%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.94
Fwd PE 19.31
P/S 1.69
P/FCF 11.54
P/OCF 10.57
P/B 1.52
P/tB 2.01
EV/EBITDA 8.35
EPS(TTM)99.1
EY4.56%
EPS(NY)112.6
Fwd EY5.18%
FCF(TTM)188.37
FCFY8.67%
OCF(TTM)205.63
OCFY9.46%
SpS1285.51
BVpS1430.67
TBVpS1082.71
PEG (NY)0.46
PEG (5Y)1.64
Graham Number1786.07
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.02%
ROE 11.28%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM 18.48%
PM (TTM) 12.55%
GM N/A
FCFM 14.65%
ROA(3y)2.38%
ROA(5y)2.8%
ROE(3y)8.69%
ROE(5y)9.72%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-3.99%
OM growth 5Y-3%
PM growth 3Y-6.22%
PM growth 5Y-3.63%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.24
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.24
Debt/FCF 1.8
Debt/EBITDA 1.28
Cap/Depr 63.6%
Cap/Sales 1.34%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 77.69%
Profit Quality 116.73%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score5
WACC8.13%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)81.13%
Cap/Depr(5y)63.91%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.78%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.5%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)234.35%
EPS 3Y4.51%
EPS 5Y13.39%
EPS Q2Q%865.09%
EPS Next Y47.83%
EPS Next 2Y24.18%
EPS Next 3Y19.87%
EPS Next 5Y13.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.96%
Revenue growth 3Y8.97%
Revenue growth 5Y11.78%
Sales Q2Q%6.12%
Revenue Next Year-3.51%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.96%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.99%
Revenue Next 5Y3.46%
EBIT growth 1Y-29.51%
EBIT growth 3Y4.62%
EBIT growth 5Y8.42%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-8.39%
FCF growth 3Y3.19%
FCF growth 5Y15.24%
OCF growth 1Y-7.17%
OCF growth 3Y4.48%
OCF growth 5Y15.28%

MARKEL GROUP INC / MKL FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of MARKEL GROUP INC (MKL) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to MKL.


What is the valuation status of MARKEL GROUP INC (MKL) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to MARKEL GROUP INC (MKL). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for MARKEL GROUP INC?

MARKEL GROUP INC (MKL) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for MKL stock?

The financial health rating of MARKEL GROUP INC (MKL) is 3 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for MARKEL GROUP INC (MKL) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MARKEL GROUP INC (MKL) is expected to grow by 47.83% in the next year.