Markel Corporation (MKL)
Company Info
US5705351048
570535104
Dec 12, 1986
Highlights
$24.30B
$136.03
14.08
4.43
$15.48B
$15.48B
$2.80B
$1,491.03 - $2,063.68
$1,849.20
1.38%
2.67
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Performance
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Returns By Period
Markel Corporation (MKL) returned 10.99% year-to-date (YTD) and 15.19% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, MKL returned 9.49% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.87%.
MKL
10.99%
8.33%
12.20%
15.19%
17.82%
9.49%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
1.30%
12.79%
1.49%
12.35%
15.37%
10.87%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of MKL, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.94% | 5.72% | -3.30% | -2.73% | 5.35% | 10.99% | |||||||
| 2024 | 5.46% | -0.33% | 1.94% | -4.15% | 12.56% | -4.02% | 4.01% | -2.33% | -2.01% | -1.69% | 15.62% | -3.18% | 21.57% |
| 2023 | 6.94% | -5.62% | -3.94% | 7.13% | -3.93% | 5.21% | 4.81% | 2.01% | -0.43% | -0.13% | -2.14% | -1.33% | 7.77% |
| 2022 | -0.10% | 0.82% | 18.69% | -8.27% | 1.19% | -5.56% | 0.30% | -7.94% | -9.20% | 11.24% | 9.84% | -0.55% | 6.77% |
| 2021 | -6.18% | 12.31% | 4.67% | 3.23% | 4.17% | -3.16% | 1.64% | 5.31% | -5.91% | 9.87% | -9.01% | 3.28% | 19.42% |
| 2020 | 2.61% | 0.74% | -21.47% | -6.69% | 3.65% | 2.87% | 13.15% | 4.05% | -10.41% | -4.20% | 4.40% | 6.11% | -9.61% |
| 2019 | 1.49% | -4.62% | -0.86% | 7.56% | -1.18% | 2.90% | 2.23% | 2.62% | 3.40% | -0.92% | -3.03% | 0.67% | 10.13% |
| 2018 | 0.75% | -3.11% | 5.24% | -3.44% | -2.92% | -1.16% | 7.90% | 3.32% | -1.68% | -8.01% | 4.66% | -9.27% | -8.87% |
| 2017 | 2.27% | 5.92% | -0.40% | -0.64% | 0.79% | -0.14% | 9.80% | -1.82% | 1.52% | 1.53% | 2.08% | 2.91% | 25.94% |
| 2016 | -4.86% | 1.93% | 4.07% | 0.85% | 5.99% | -0.02% | -0.42% | -1.86% | -0.25% | -5.53% | 2.38% | 0.69% | 2.39% |
| 2015 | 0.08% | 9.08% | 3.16% | -3.68% | 4.34% | 3.61% | 11.12% | -7.42% | -2.66% | 8.25% | 4.28% | -2.41% | 29.36% |
| 2014 | -7.10% | 7.21% | 3.13% | 5.00% | 2.28% | 2.41% | -3.59% | 4.38% | -3.58% | 8.60% | 0.85% | -2.00% | 17.66% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of MKL is 74, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Markel Corporation (MKL) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Markel Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Markel Corporation was 61.32%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1099 trading sessions.
The current Markel Corporation drawdown is 6.99%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -61.32% | Nov 2, 2007 | 338 | Mar 9, 2009 | 1099 | Jul 19, 2013 | 1437 |
| -56.84% | Oct 12, 1989 | 304 | Jan 14, 1991 | 257 | Jan 23, 1992 | 561 |
| -44.66% | Feb 21, 2020 | 22 | Mar 23, 2020 | 498 | Mar 14, 2022 | 520 |
| -40.89% | May 14, 1999 | 205 | Mar 7, 2000 | 276 | Apr 10, 2001 | 481 |
| -35.29% | Mar 17, 1987 | 147 | Oct 20, 1987 | 62 | Feb 1, 1988 | 209 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Markel Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Markel Corporation, comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company has exceeded analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter, achieving a 28.8% positive surprise.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Markel Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Insurance - Property & Casualty industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for MKL, comparing it with other companies in the Insurance - Property & Casualty industry. Currently, MKL has a P/E ratio of 14.1. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for MKL compared to other companies in the Insurance - Property & Casualty industry. MKL currently has a PEG ratio of 4.4. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for MKL relative to other companies in the Insurance - Property & Casualty industry. Currently, MKL has a P/S ratio of 1.6. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for MKL in comparison with other companies in the Insurance - Property & Casualty industry. Currently, MKL has a P/B value of 1.5. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
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