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MKL Markel PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of Nov 12, 2024, the Markel stock's PE ratio is 7.62. This results from the current EPS of $217.08 and stock price of $1,654.51. The P/E ratio has a decrease of 14% from the past four quarters average of 8.8.

MKL PE ratio history

How has MKL's PE ratio performed in the past

The PE ratio of Markel has averaged 48.35 over the last ten years. The current PE ratio of 7.62 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.

Average
48.35
Median
23.11
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 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%

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
82.92
5-year avg
56.76
10-year avg
48.35
15-year avg
38.37

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 and WTM's. Markel is presently trading at a lower PE ratio (7.62) than its peer group average of 14.67.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
ACGL Arch Capital Group Ltd 6.61 $38.05B
WTM White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd 7.53 $4.88B
MKL Markel Corp 7.62 $21.28B
AFG American Financial Group Inc 13.45 $12.04B
RLI Rli Corp 19.06 $8.02B
SIGI Selective Insurance Group Inc 26.7 $6.07B
OB Outbrain Inc 64 $254.2M

Frequently asked questions

What is Markel's PE ratio?

MKL's price to earnings ratio is 7.62 as of Nov 12, 2024.

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 82.92.

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 56.76.

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 84% 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 (Nov 12, 2024), Markel's stock price is $1,654.51. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $217.08. Therefore, Markel's P/E ratio for today is 7.62. PE RATIO(7.62) = STOCK PRICE($1,654.51) / TTM EPS($217.08)

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