As of May 1, 2024, the Markel stock's PE ratio is 7.96. This results from the current EPS of $185.37 and stock price of $1,476.34. The P/E ratio has a decrease of 17% from the past four quarters average of 9.6.
The PE ratio of Markel has averaged 49.57 over the last ten years. The current PE ratio of 7.96 is 84% 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.
Maximum annual increase: 109.95% in 2020
Maximum annual decrease: -62.39% in 2021
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9.64 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | N/A |
| 2021 | 6.98 | -62.39% |
| 2020 | 18.56 | 109.95% |
| 2019 | 8.84 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | N/A |
| 2017 | 44 | 52.78% |
| 2016 | 28.8 | 36.88% |
| 2015 | 21.04 | -31.04% |
| 2014 | 30.51 | 18.67% |
Currently, MKL's PE ratio is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
Compared to its peer stocks ACGL and AFG, MKL's PE ratio stands lower. Markel is presently trading at a lower PE ratio (7.96) than its peer group average of 14.7.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| ACGL Arch Capital Group Ltd | 7.98 | $35.66B |
| MKL Markel Corp | 8.43 | $20.32B |
| WTM White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd | 9.27 | $4.7B |
| AFG American Financial Group Inc | 12.79 | $10.77B |
| SIGI Selective Insurance Group Inc | 15.83 | $5.64B |
| RLI Rli Corp | 19.53 | $6.53B |
| OB Outbrain Inc | 21.7 | $212.9M |
MKL's price to earnings ratio is 7.96 as of May 1, 2024.
As an average over the last 3 years, MKL stock has a PE ratio of 82.49.
As an average over the last 5 years, MKL stock has a PE ratio of 58.71.
In the last ten years, the Jun 2022 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 691.58.
MKL's price to earnings ratio is currently 84% below its 10-year historical average.
MKL's PE ratio is low because the stock price is relatively cheap compared to the earnings generated by the company.
To determine the PE ratio, divide the most recent stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (May 1, 2024), Markel's stock price is $1,476.34. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2024 is $185.37. Therefore, Markel's P/E ratio for today is 7.96. PE RATIO(7.96) = STOCK PRICE($1,476.34) / TTM EPS($185.37)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.