MKL
Markel
PE ratio, current and historical analysis
- Stocks
- Financial Services
- NYSE: MKL
- PE Ratio
As of Jun 4, 2026, the Markel stock's PE ratio is 12.78. This results from the current EPS of $139.16 and stock price of $1,778.35. The current PE ratio is nearly equal to the average from the previous four quarters.
MKL PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Markel has averaged 46.31 over the last ten years. The current PE ratio of 12.78 is 72% below the historical average. Over the past ten years, MKL's PE ratio was at its highest in the Jun 2022 quarter at 691.58, when the stock price was $1,293.25 and the EPS was $1.87. The lowest value was in the Mar 2021 quarter, when it reached 5.74 with a price of $1,139.62 and an EPS of $198.4.
Markel PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 109.95% in 2020
Maximum annual decrease: -62.39% in 2021
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12.66 | 46.53% | $2,149.65 | $169.74 |
| 2024 | 8.64 | -10.37% | $1,726.23 | $199.69 |
| 2023 | 9.64 | N/A | $1,419.9 | $147.32 |
| 2022 | N/A | N/A | $1,317.49 | -$23.72 |
| 2021 | 6.98 | -62.39% | $1,234 | $176.79 |
| 2020 | 18.56 | 109.95% | $1,033.3 | $55.67 |
| 2019 | 8.84 | N/A | $1,143.17 | $129.25 |
| 2018 | N/A | N/A | $1,038.05 | -$9.55 |
| 2017 | 44 | 52.78% | $1,139.13 | $25.89 |
| 2016 | 28.8 | 36.88% | $904.5 | $31.41 |
| 2015 | 21.04 | -31.04% | $883.35 | $41.99 |
| 2014 | 30.51 | 18.67% | $682.84 | $22.38 |
| 2013 | 25.71 | 53.95% | $580.35 | $22.57 |
| 2012 | 16.7 | -40.97% | $433.42 | $25.96 |
| 2011 | 28.29 | 104.26% | $414.67 | $14.66 |
Markel PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 13.75 | 8.61% | $1,914.07 | $139.16 |
| Dec 2025 | 12.66 | 6.21% | $2,149.65 | $169.74 |
| Sep 2025 | 11.92 | -0.17% | $1,911.36 | $160.33 |
| Jun 2025 | 11.94 | -13.04% | $1,997.36 | $167.29 |
| Mar 2025 | 13.73 | 58.91% | $1,869.61 | $136.15 |
| Dec 2024 | 8.64 | 19.5% | $1,726.23 | $199.69 |
| Sep 2024 | 7.23 | -29.39% | $1,568.58 | $217.08 |
| Jun 2024 | 10.24 | 24.73% | $1,575.66 | $153.83 |
| Mar 2024 | 8.21 | -14.83% | $1,521.48 | $185.37 |
| Dec 2023 | 9.64 | -8.63% | $1,419.9 | $147.32 |
| Sep 2023 | 10.55 | 6.46% | $1,472.49 | $139.57 |
| Jun 2023 | 9.91 | -84.36% | $1,383.18 | $139.51 |
| Mar 2023 | 63.36 | N/A | $1,277.41 | $20.16 |
| Dec 2022 | N/A | N/A | $1,317.49 | -$23.72 |
| Sep 2022 | N/A | N/A | $1,084.22 | -$10.16 |
MKL Price vs fair value
MKL average PE ratio chart
What this chart measures
The Historical Valuation Regime chart shows where the stock's current valuation sits relative to its own historical valuation range over the selected lookback period.
This is a history-relative tool, not a market-relative percentile. It does not compare the stock to other companies. Instead, it compares each historical valuation reading to the stock's own past readings.
Percentile logic
The threshold lines are calculated them from the stock's real historical values using percentile interpolation. That is why some colored bands are narrow while others are wide: the band widths reflect how the stock actually traded through time.
Regime map
| Historical percentile | Regime | Chart meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 0-10 | Historically Low | Deep cheap zone |
| >10-25 | Below Average | Cheap relative to history |
| >25-75 | Average | Within the normal historical range |
| >75-90 | Above Average | Expensive relative to history |
| >90-100 | Historically High | Extreme or stretched valuation |
How to read each part
| Chart element | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Main line | The actual historical valuation values over time for the selected metric. |
| Dashed horizontal lines | The stock's computed P10, P25, Median, P75, and P90 thresholds for the selected period. |
| Colored bands | The historical valuation zones between those thresholds. |
| Metric boxes | Current ratio, historical median, current percentile, and current regime. |
| Timeline strip | A condensed regime history showing how the stock moved between cheap, fair, and expensive states across each observation. |
Important metric definitions
Current Percentile is the percentile rank of the latest valid historical observation within the selected lookback range.
Current Regime is assigned directly from the latest observation's percentile bucket using the fixed 10 / 25 / 75 / 90 cutoffs shown above.
How to use it well
This chart is most useful for answering a narrow question: Is this stock trading high, low, or normal relative to its own history? It works best alongside growth, profitability, and forward-looking business analysis, because a stock can deserve a higher or lower regime if its business quality has changed.
Currently, MKL's PE ratio is greater than its 3-year historical average, but it is below the 5 and 10-year averages.
PE comparison
Markel's P/E of 12.78 is above the Financial Services sector, the industry and its peers average. But compared to its Financial Services sector average of 12.41, Markel's P/E is only 3% higher.
MKL PE vs peers
Compared to its peer stocks ACGL and AFG, MKL's PE ratio stands higher. Markel is presently trading at a higher PE ratio (12.78) than its peer group average of 9.45.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| WTM White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd | 4.99 | $4.99B |
| ACGL Arch Capital Group Ltd | 6.66 | $30.87B |
| SIGI Selective Insurance Group Inc | 11.69 | $5.15B |
| RLI Rli Corp | 11.71 | $4.63B |
| AFG American Financial Group Inc | 12.22 | $10.68B |
| MKL Markel Corp | 12.78 | $22.25B |
| TEAD Teads Holding Co. | N/A | $111.54M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Markel's PE ratio?
MKL's price to earnings ratio is 12.78 as of Jun 4, 2026.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Markel (MKL)?
As an average over the last 3 years, MKL stock has a PE ratio of 10.7.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Markel (MKL)?
As an average over the last 5 years, MKL stock has a PE ratio of 50.83.
What is the highest PE ratio for MKL?
In the last ten years, the Jun 2022 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 691.58.
How does the current PE ratio for MKL compare to its historical average?
MKL's price to earnings ratio is currently 72% below its 10-year historical average.
How is MKL's PE ratio calculated (Markel PE ratio formula)?
To determine the PE ratio, divide the most recent stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Jun 4, 2026), Markel's stock price is $1,778.35. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2026 is $139.16. Therefore, Markel's P/E ratio for today is 12.78. PE RATIO(12.78) = STOCK PRICE($1,778.35) / TTM EPS($139.16)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.