Valuation dashboard for Markel Corporation (MKL) with P/E 10.14, P/B 1.14, EV/EBITDA 7.19 and dividend yield 0.00%. DCF, Graham Number, EPS growth, peer multiples and dividend discount models plus sector comparison against other Financial Services companies.
Markel Corporation operates as a multifaceted financial conglomerate, engaging in the marketing and underwriting of specialized insurance offerings across numerous global regions. Its operational footprint spans the United States, Bermuda, the United Kingdom, continental Europe, Canada, the Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. Within its Insurance segment, the company delivers a broad spectrum of protection.
Analysis Summary
Markel Corporation reported revenue of $16.59B in the most recent fiscal year, growing at a 5-year CAGR of 11.5%. Net income reached $2.11B, with a 20.9% 5-year CAGR.
Trailing-twelve-month margins: gross margin 49.0%, operating margin 13.8%, net margin 11.4%.
At $1,844.76 (closing price, October 28, 2026), MKL trades at a P/E of 10.14 and an ROE of 10.54%. Market capitalisation stands at $22.9B, placing it among large-cap names.
Balance sheet quality for MKL: current ratio of 0.8. A debt-to-equity below 1.0 typically signals conservative capital structure, while a current ratio above 1.5 indicates comfortable short-term liquidity.
Valuation Ratios
| P/E Ratio | 10.14 |
| Price / Book | 1.14 |
| EV / EBITDA | 7.19 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
Valuation Models
| DCF Fair Value | $4,377.67 |
| vs Current Price | +137.3% |
Peer Comparison
| Symbol | Company | Market Cap | P/E | P/B | ROE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKL | Markel Corporation | $22.9B | 10.14 | 1.14 | 10.5% |
| ACGL | Arch Capital Group Ltd. | $35.0B | 8.01 | 1.50 | 18.3% |
| CB | Chubb Limited | $137.2B | 12.38 | 1.87 | 15.1% |
| TRV | The Travelers Companies, Inc. | $80.8B | 10.33 | 2.83 | 26.2% |
| HIG | The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc. | $34.8B | 7.99 | 1.92 | 24.1% |
| WRB | W. R. Berkley Corporation | $26.6B | 15.14 | 2.83 | 18.9% |
| CNA | CNA Financial Corporation | $13.1B | 10.64 | 1.16 | 12.0% |
| AFG | American Financial Group, Inc. | $12.5B | 13.14 | 2.59 | 20.0% |
Price
| Price | $1,844.76 (closing price, October 28, 2026) |
| Market Cap | $22.9B |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Country | US |
Profitability
| Return on Equity | 10.54% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 6.75% |
| Return on Assets | 2.71% |
| Gross Margin | 49.01% |
| Operating Margin | 13.79% |
| Net Margin | 11.43% |
Related companies: ACGL · CB · TRV · HIG · WRB · CNA · AFG · KNSL
Explore sector: Financial Services · Insurance - Property & Casualty
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