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Markel (0JYM) Share Price & Analysis

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0JYM Stock Chart & Stats

$1,964.48-$15.46(-0.78%)
At close: 4:30 PM GMT
$1.8K$1.9KAug 17Aug 31Sep 14Sep 28Oct 12Oct 26Nov 9
Day’s Range
$1,949.70 - $1,990.43
52-Week Range
$1,700.00 - $2,207.59
Previous Close
$1,979.94
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
44
Market Cap
$24.15B
Enterprise Value
$26.18B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
$36.78B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
$4.36B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
14.0
Beta
0.69
Next Earnings
Feb 03, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
28.78
Last Dividend Ex-Date
Mar 15, 2022
Dividend Yield
N/A

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Specialty Insurance Underwriting

Premium growth alongside a sub-100% combined ratio indicates Markel is expanding its specialty insurance franchise while underwriting profitably. Its focus on niche risks and disciplined selection can support durable margins and resilience through changing insurance cycles.

Diversified Operating Businesses

Strong growth across multiple non-insurance segments broadens Markel’s earnings base beyond underwriting and investment markets. This diversification can reduce reliance on any single insurance line, support reinvestment, and add operating cash flows over the medium term.

Conservative Balance Sheet

Modest leverage and meaningful equity growth provide financial flexibility for claims, acquisitions, share repurchases, and investment through insurance cycles. The capital position supports Markel’s ability to maintain underwriting capacity while funding its diversified operating businesses.

Bears Say

Property And Casualty Pricing Pressure

Softening property markets and casualty claims rising faster than pricing directly pressure underwriting margins. Markel is reducing exposure and proceeding cautiously, but these market conditions can constrain premium growth and earnings across important specialty lines.

Global Re Legacy Exposure

Adverse development in Global Re demonstrates that legacy reserves can still create earnings volatility and consume management attention. Although the Enstar transaction offers protection, the runoff portfolio remains a source of uncertainty until liabilities are fully resolved.

Earnings Volatility

Variable revenue, cash flow, and prior loss performance show that Markel’s earnings are sensitive to underwriting outcomes and investment results. This volatility can make capital planning less predictable and weaken compounding if adverse periods persist.

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0JYM FAQ

What was Markel’s price range in the past 12 months?
Markel lowest share price was $1700.00 and its highest was $2207.59 in the past 12 months.
What is Markel’s market cap?
Markel’s market cap is $24.15B.
When is Markel’s upcoming earnings report date?
Markel’s next earnings report is estimated for Feb 03, 2027 (not yet confirmed), which is in 83 days.
How were Markel’s earnings last quarter?
Markel released its earnings results on Oct 28, 2026. The company reported $35.066 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $27.632 by $7.434.
Is Markel overvalued?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does Markel pay dividends?
Markel pays a dividend of $0.285 which represents an annual dividend yield of ―. See more information on Markel dividends here
What is Markel’s EPS estimate?
Markel’s EPS estimate is 28.78.
How many shares outstanding does Markel have?
Markel has 12,229,365 shares outstanding.
What happened to Markel’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Markel reported an EPS of $35.066 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $27.632. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.339%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Markel?
Hedge funds hold Markel shares: the largest hedge-fund position in Markel is 1,034,990,042 shares, and hedge funds increased their holdings by 44.8K shares last quarter.
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology