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Markel Corporation (MKL)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/27/2025: MKL (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
7 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $1879.2
1 Year Target Price $1879.2
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 6 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -0.35% | Avg. Invested days 41 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 06/27/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 25.34B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 14.69 | 1Y Target Price 1879.2 |
Price to earnings Ratio 14.69 | 1Y Target Price 1879.2 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 7 | Beta 0.85 | 52 Weeks Range 1491.03 - 2063.68 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 1491.03 - 2063.68 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 136.01 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 11.85% | Operating Margin (TTM) 8.31% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.73% | Return on Equity (TTM) 11.32% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 14.69 | Forward PE 14.95 | Enterprise Value 26124691426 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.63 |
Enterprise Value 26124691426 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.63 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.68 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA - | Shares Outstanding 12684700 | Shares Floating 12407780 |
Shares Outstanding 12684700 | Shares Floating 12407780 | ||
Percent Insiders 2.02 | Percent Institutions 82.85 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 3 | Target Price 1879.2 | Buy - | Strong Buy 1 |
Buy - | Strong Buy 1 | ||
Hold 6 | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Markel Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
Markel Corporation was founded in 1930 as a family-run insurance agency. It has evolved into a diverse holding company with insurance and non-insurance operations.
Core Business Areas
- Insurance: Markel's insurance operations provide specialty insurance products, including property, casualty, and professional liability coverage.
- Investments: Markel invests its capital in a variety of assets, including stocks, bonds, and private equity.
- Markel Ventures: Markel Ventures owns and operates a diverse portfolio of businesses outside of the insurance industry, including manufacturing, healthcare, and consulting.
Leadership and Structure
Thomas S. Gayner serves as the CEO. The company has a decentralized organizational structure, with individual business units operating with a high degree of autonomy.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Specialty Insurance: Markel offers a range of specialty insurance products. Market share data is not readily available at product level. Competitors include The Hartford, Chubb, and Travelers.
- Program and Fronting: Markel provides program and fronting services for MGAs and MGUs. Market share data is not readily available. Competitors include State National, Trisura, and Allianz.
- Excess and Surplus Lines: Markel is a major player in the Excess and Surplus Lines market which is roughly $75 billion in 2023. Competitors include AIG, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance, and Nationwide.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The insurance industry is highly competitive and subject to regulatory oversight. Economic conditions and interest rates can significantly impact insurance company profitability.
Positioning
Markel is a leading specialty insurer known for its underwriting expertise and long-term investment strategy. Its competitive advantage lies in its decentralized structure and strong management team.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global insurance market is estimated to be trillions of dollars. Markel Corporation targets specific niche markets, positioning them to address a fraction of the TAM. The global specialty insurance market is estimated to be $800 billion.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong underwriting expertise
- Decentralized operating model
- Long-term investment horizon
- Disciplined capital allocation
- Reputation for integrity
Weaknesses
- Exposure to catastrophic losses
- Reliance on investment income
- Complex organizational structure
- Smaller scale compared to larger competitors
Opportunities
- Expanding into new specialty insurance markets
- Acquiring complementary businesses
- Leveraging technology to improve efficiency
- Growing Markel Ventures
Threats
- Increased competition
- Rising interest rates
- Regulatory changes
- Economic downturn
- Climate change related losses
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- BRK.A
- TRV
- CB
- AIG
Competitive Landscape
Markel benefits from a strong brand and specialist expertise but faces competition from larger, more diversified insurers and smaller, niche players.
Major Acquisitions
VSC Corporation
- Year: 2017
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 332
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Markel's presence in the extended service contract market.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Markel has demonstrated consistent growth through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates vary, but generally project continued growth in revenue and earnings. Specific financial data should be inserted here once available.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expansion into new specialty insurance lines and investments in technology to improve underwriting and claims processing.
Summary
Markel is a financially stable specialty insurance company with a diversified business model. Its strong underwriting expertise and long-term investment approach have led to consistent growth. The company should focus on managing catastrophic risk and capitalizing on opportunities in new markets while maintaining its decentralized structure.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Analyst reports
- Industry publications
- Company Website
- Other Financial Websites
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market share data is based on estimates and may not be precise. Financial data can quickly change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Markel Corporation
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Glen Allen, VA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1986-12-12 | CEO & Director Mr. Thomas Sinnickson Gayner | ||
Sector Financial Services | Industry Insurance - Property & Casualty | Full time employees 22000 | Website https://www.mklgroup.com |
Full time employees 22000 | Website https://www.mklgroup.com | ||
Markel Group Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the insurance business in the United States and internationally. It offers general and professional liability, personal lines, marine and energy, specialty programs, and workers' compensation insurance products; and property coverages that include fire, windstorm, hail, water damage, and other property coverages comprising catastrophe-exposed property risks, such as earthquake and wind. The company also offers credit and surety products, and collateral protection insurance products. In addition, it offers transaction, directors and officers, and healthcare liability reinsurance; and specialty treaty reinsurance products, including credit and surety, workers' compensation, marine and energy, public entity, mortgage default, aviation and space, agriculture, and discrete political violence. Further, the company provides construction services, consumer and building products, transportation-related products, consulting services, and equipment manufacturing products, as well as leasing and other services. Additionally, the company offers a range of investment products, including insurance-linked securities comprising catastrophe bonds, insurance swaps, traditional reinsurance contracts, industry loss warranties, and other financial instruments; and program services. It also operates as an investment fund manager. The company was formerly known as Markel Corporation and changed its name to Markel Group Inc. in May 2023. Markel Group Inc. was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in Glen Allen, Virginia.
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