MKL Markel PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of Apr 2, 2025, the Markel stock's PE ratio is 9.41. This results from the current EPS of $199.69 and stock price of $1,878.94. The P/E ratio has an increase of 10% from the past four quarters average of 8.6.

MKL PE ratio history

How has MKL's PE ratio performed in the past

The PE ratio of Markel has averaged 48.37 over the last ten years. The current PE ratio of 9.41 is 81% 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.

Today
9.41
Average
48.37
Median
22.36
Minimum
5.74
Maximum
691.58

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
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
2010 13.85 -16.31% $378.13 $27.31

Markel PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
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
Jun 2022 691.58 5,908.51% $1,293.25 $1.87
Mar 2022 11.51 64.9% $1,475.24 $128.14
Dec 2021 6.98 1.45% $1,234 $176.79
Sep 2021 6.88 9.9% $1,195.13 $173.76
Jun 2021 6.26 9.06% $1,186.71 $189.71

MKL average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of MKL for the past years

Currently, MKL's PE ratio is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
91.04
5-year avg
56.75
10-year avg
48.37
15-year avg
38.63

MKL PE vs peers

What is MKL's PE ratio compared to its peers

Compared to its peers AFG and RLI, MKL's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than ACGL's. Markel is presently trading at a lower PE ratio (9.41) than its peer group average of 18.27.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
ACGL Arch Capital Group Ltd 8.44 $36.34B
MKL Markel Corp 9.41 $23.99B
AFG American Financial Group Inc 12.5 $11.1B
WTM White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd 20.66 $4.75B
RLI Rli Corp 21.37 $7.41B
SIGI Selective Insurance Group Inc 28.38 $5.61B
OB Outbrain Inc N/A $366.37M

Frequently asked questions

What is Markel's PE ratio?

MKL's price to earnings ratio is 9.41 as of Apr 2, 2025.

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 91.04.

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 56.75.

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 81% below its 10-year historical average.

Why is Markel's PE ratio so low?

MKL's PE ratio is low because the stock price is relatively cheap compared to the earnings generated by the company.

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 (Apr 2, 2025), Markel's stock price is $1,878.94. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $199.69. Therefore, Markel's P/E ratio for today is 9.41. PE RATIO(9.41) = STOCK PRICE($1,878.94) / TTM EPS($199.69)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.