Stock Overview

Markel Corporation (MKL)

NYSE · Financial Services · Insurance - Property & Casualty

Markel Corporation is a Financial Services company with a market capitalization of $23.19B and a trailing P/E ratio of 10.3.

Market Cap
$23.19B
P/E (TTM)
10.3
Forward P/E
16.8
Price/Sales
1.4
Price/Book
1.2
Beta
0.66
EPS (TTM)
$181.13
Profit Margin
18.3%
ROE
12.5%
Short % of Float
2.5%
Days to Cover
3.8
52W High
$2,191.90
52W Low
$1,751.37

5-Year Price History

Latest Annual Financials · FY ending December 31, 2025

Revenue
$16.59B
Gross Profit
$11.51B
Operating Income
$2.73B
Net Income
$2.11B
Free Cash Flow
$2.55B
Total Debt
$4.50B
Cash & Equivalents
$3.96B
Shareholder Equity
$18.60B

Recent Quarterly Earnings (EPS)

QuarterReportedActual EPSEstimateSurprise
Q1 2026April 28, 2026$23.55$26.34-10.6%
Q4 2025February 4, 2026$37.41$25.73+45.4%
Q3 2025October 29, 2025$31.61$23.77+33.0%
Q2 2025July 30, 2025$25.62$25.04+2.3%
Q1 2025April 30, 2025$23.64$17.97+31.6%
Q4 2024February 5, 2025$23.19$19.00+22.1%

Short Interest

FINRA-reported short interest for semi-monthly settlement dates, published about nine business days after each settlement. Share counts are adjusted to the current split basis.

SettlementShares Short% of Shares OutDays to CoverChange
July 15, 2026296,0822.64%3.8-0.5%
June 30, 2026297,5692.65%3.9-8.4%
June 15, 2026324,9032.89%4.1+8.8%
May 29, 2026298,4812.66%3.8+27.1%
May 15, 2026234,9352.09%3.1+25.7%
April 30, 2026186,9031.66%2.2+1.3%
April 15, 2026184,5911.56%3.6+1.3%
March 31, 2026182,1611.54%3.3+8.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Markel Corporation's market cap?

As of August 13, 2026, Markel Corporation (MKL) has a market capitalization of $23.19B.

What is Markel Corporation's P/E ratio?

Markel Corporation trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 10.3. Its forward P/E is 16.8.

Does Markel Corporation pay a dividend?

Markel Corporation does not currently pay a dividend.

What sector is MKL in?

Markel Corporation is in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Insurance - Property & Casualty industry.

What is Markel Corporation's short interest?

As of the July 15, 2026 FINRA settlement, 296,082 MKL shares were sold short, or 2.64% of shares outstanding. Days to cover: 3.8. FINRA publishes short interest twice a month, about nine business days after each settlement date.

What was Markel Corporation's revenue?

In its latest reported fiscal year (ending December 31, 2025), Markel Corporation reported revenue of $16.59B and net income of $2.11B.

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Data as of August 13, 2026. Figures are sourced from company filings and market data and may be delayed or revised. For informational purposes only — not investment advice.