Markel Group Inc

Markel Group Inc

MKL

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Market Cap$22.72B
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P/E RatioDividendsReturn on EquityPrice-to-SalesDebt-to-Equity
Markel Group IncMarkel Group Inc11.5-16%1.30.6

Earnings Call Q1 2026

April 29, 2026 - AI Summary

Financial Performance: In Q1 2026, Markel Group reported operating revenues of $3.6 billion, flat year-over-year. Adjusted operating income rose 4% to $498 million, largely driven by improved underwriting performance in the insurance segment. However, net investment losses significantly impacted comprehensive results, showcasing $728 million in losses versus losses of $149 million in Q1 2025.
Insurance Operations Growth: Segment performance highlighted a strong adjusted operating income for Markel Insurance at $369 million, up from $282 million in Q1 2025. Although gross written premiums decreased 21% due to the exit from Global Re and the transition of Hagerty to fronting, adjusted gross written premiums grew by 10%. These adjustments are expected to enhance profitability over time.
Challenges in U.S. Casualty Insurance: The company is experiencing declines in General Liability premium volume, attributed to tightening market conditions and rising loss costs. Although significant underwriting initiatives to reduce limits and focus on profitability have been implemented, the casualty market is facing headwinds, with trends showing claims costs running in low double digits.

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Target Price by Analysts

13.9% upsideMarkel Group Target Price DetailsTarget Price
$5671.57

Current Fair Value

219.1% upside

Undervalued by 219.1% based on the discounted cash flow analysis.

Share Statistics

Market cap$22.72 Billion
Enterprise Value$30.66 Billion
Dividend Yield$- (-)
Earnings per Share$169.74
Beta0.67
Outstanding Shares11,232,487

Return

Return on Equity16.07%ROE
Return on Assets4.25%
Return on Invested Capital9.37%

Valuation & Multiples

P/E Ratio11.5P/E Ratio
PEG-4.19PEG
Price to Sales1.26Price to Sales
Price to Book Ratio1.07Price to Book Ratio
Enterprise Value to Revenue1.93
Enterprise Value to EBIT11.53
Enterprise Value to Net Income10
Total Debt to Enterprise0.38
Debt to Equity0.64Debt to Equity

Revenue Sources

No data

Insider Trades

Last Earnings Call

Report Date
April 29, 2026
EPS Estimate
$26.38
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$3.66 B
Average shareholder expectation

Next Earnings Call

Expected Date
July 29, 2026
EPS Estimate
$29.24
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$4.50 B
Average shareholder expectation

Institutional Put/Call Ratio

Market sentiment based on institutional option activity.

Put/Call Ratio0.2347 58.83%
Total Calls52,400 26.40%
Total Puts12,300 79.01%

Institutional Ownership

Holdings and activity of institutional investors.

Ownership %75.87% 1.58%
Total Invested$18.43B 12.78%
Investors Holding927 2.00%

ESG Score

No data

About Markel Corp

Relevant Senate Committees

Joint Committee on Taxation

Provides critical revenue estimates and technical analysis for all tax legislation, directly influencing corporate tax structures, capital investment, and the financial burden on insurers.

Finance

This committee controls taxation, trade, and entitlement spending. Tax policy directly impacts an insurer's profitability, corporate valuations, and the overall economic landscape.

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry

Oversees the CFTC, which directly regulates the derivatives/futures markets that insurers utilize for investment and hedging. It also defines emerging asset classes like cryptocurrencies as commodities, impacting investment strategies.

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs

Directly regulates the financial system, including the SEC (relevant for Markel's investment activities) and HUD, profoundly impacting real estate markets crucial for property insurance and overall financial stability.

Select Committee on Intelligence

Members receive classified briefings on global threats (e.g., terrorism, cyber warfare), providing non-public material information critical for assessing and pricing catastrophic and cybersecurity risks for insurers.

Commerce, Science, and Transportation

Has oversight of the FTC, which regulates business practices relevant to insurers. Privacy laws and regulations on interstate commerce directly impact data-intensive insurance operations. Also regulates key client industries like aerospace and telecommunications.