MARKEL GROUP INC (MKL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:MKL • US5705351048

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This MKL fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. MKL Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • MKL had positive earnings in the past year.
  • MKL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Of the past 5 years MKL 4 years were profitable.
  • In the past 5 years MKL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B 3B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.11%, MKL is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a Return On Equity value of 11.51%, MKL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.46% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.11%
ROE 11.51%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)3.63%
ROA(5y)3.05%
ROE(3y)13.33%
ROE(5y)10.82%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
MKL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMKL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • MKL has a Profit Margin of 12.90%. This is in the better half of the industry: MKL outperforms 68.03% of its industry peers.
  • MKL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • MKL has a Operating Margin of 19.26%. This is in the better half of the industry: MKL outperforms 72.11% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MKL has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 19.26%
PM (TTM) 12.9%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y2.83%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y10.31%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
MKL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMKL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10 15 20 25

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2. MKL Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • MKL does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
  • The number of shares outstanding for MKL has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, MKL has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, MKL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
MKL Yearly Shares OutstandingMKL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M
MKL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMKL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B

2.2 Solvency

  • The Debt to FCF ratio of MKL is 1.68, which is an excellent value as it means it would take MKL, only 1.68 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • MKL's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.68 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MKL outperforms 50.34% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23 indicates that MKL is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.23, MKL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.63% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.23
Debt/FCF 1.68
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.15%
MKL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMKL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. MKL Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • MKL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 84.36%, which is quite impressive.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 25.24% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • MKL shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.19%.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 11.25% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)84.36%
EPS 3Y8.6%
EPS 5Y25.24%
EPS Q2Q%124.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.19%
Revenue growth 3Y12.42%
Revenue growth 5Y11.25%
Sales Q2Q%7.64%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, MKL will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.43% on average per year.
  • MKL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.99% yearly.
EPS Next Y-13.02%
EPS Next 2Y-2.62%
EPS Next 3Y1.11%
EPS Next 5Y4.43%
Revenue Next Year-0.59%
Revenue Next 2Y0.82%
Revenue Next 3Y3.03%
Revenue Next 5Y3.99%

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 decreasing.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
MKL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMKL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5B 10B 15B
MKL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMKL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 50 -50 100 150

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4. MKL Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.08, MKL is valued correctly.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MKL is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 63.95% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • MKL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.35.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.19, the valuation of MKL can be described as correct.
  • 68.03% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than MKL, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.23, MKL is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.08
Fwd PE 16.19
MKL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMKL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • MKL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MKL is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MKL's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.31
EV/EBITDA 6.87
MKL Per share dataMKL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 500 1K

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.56
EPS Next 2Y-2.62%
EPS Next 3Y1.11%

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5. MKL Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • MKL does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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MKL Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

MARKEL GROUP INC

NYSE:MKL (4/27/2026, 8:04:24 PM)

After market: 1895.74 0 (0%)

1895.74

-16.71 (-0.87%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupInsurance
GICS IndustryInsurance
Earnings (Last)02-04
Earnings (Next)04-28
Inst Owners81.33%
Inst Owner Change-0.01%
Ins Owners1.45%
Ins Owner Change1.71%
Market Cap23.79B
Revenue(TTM)16.59B
Net Income(TTM)2.14B
Analysts50.77
Price Target2159.08 (13.89%)
Short Float %1.47%
Short Ratio3.58
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly Dividend1.42
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.54%
DP0.84%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)97.79%
Min EPS beat(2)38.92%
Max EPS beat(2)156.66%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)44.49%
Min EPS beat(4)-45.1%
Max EPS beat(4)156.66%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)18.98%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)1.15%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)13.09%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.53%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.94%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.12%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.12%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.65%
Max Revenue beat(4)16.08%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.4%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.6%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.32%
PT rev (1m)-1.5%
PT rev (3m)-0.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.28%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.63%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.79%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.34%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.76%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.85%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.08
Fwd PE 16.19
P/S 1.43
P/FCF 9.31
P/OCF 8.62
P/B 1.28
P/tB 1.67
EV/EBITDA 6.87
EPS(TTM)134.62
EY7.1%
EPS(NY)117.09
Fwd EY6.18%
FCF(TTM)203.54
FCFY10.74%
OCF(TTM)220.02
OCFY11.61%
SpS1321.86
BVpS1481.89
TBVpS1134.08
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.56
Graham Number2118.63 (11.76%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.11%
ROE 11.51%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM 19.26%
PM (TTM) 12.9%
GM N/A
FCFM 15.4%
ROA(3y)3.63%
ROA(5y)3.05%
ROE(3y)13.33%
ROE(5y)10.82%
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)5.38%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y2.83%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y10.31%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.24
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.23
Debt/FCF 1.68
Debt/EBITDA 1.21
Cap/Depr 59.47%
Cap/Sales 1.25%
Interest Coverage 15.66
Cash Conversion 77.94%
Profit Quality 119.35%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score5
WACC8.15%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)77.81%
Cap/Depr(5y)69.2%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.47%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.55%
Profit Quality(3y)112.64%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)84.36%
EPS 3Y8.6%
EPS 5Y25.24%
EPS Q2Q%124.96%
EPS Next Y-13.02%
EPS Next 2Y-2.62%
EPS Next 3Y1.11%
EPS Next 5Y4.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.19%
Revenue growth 3Y12.42%
Revenue growth 5Y11.25%
Sales Q2Q%7.64%
Revenue Next Year-0.59%
Revenue Next 2Y0.82%
Revenue Next 3Y3.03%
Revenue Next 5Y3.99%
EBIT growth 1Y-13.94%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y14.39%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y9.21%
FCF growth 3Y1.34%
FCF growth 5Y9.32%
OCF growth 1Y6.45%
OCF growth 3Y0.63%
OCF growth 5Y9.71%

MARKEL GROUP INC / MKL Fundamental Analysis 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 for MKL stock?

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


What is the profitability of MKL stock?

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


What is the financial health of MARKEL GROUP INC (MKL) stock?

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


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for MKL stock?

The dividend rating of MARKEL GROUP INC (MKL) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0.84%.