Markel Group (MEX:MKL) Expense Ratio %: 0.00% (As of . 20)

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MEX:MKL Markel Group Inc MEX:MKL
83 GF Score
Price MXN32,270.00
GF Value MXN38,962.87
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What is Markel Group Expense Ratio %?

Markel Group MEX:MKL 83 Expense Ratio % is 0.00% as of . 20. GuruFocus rates MEX:MKL with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN38,962.87. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Expense Ratio % is the percentage of expenses associated with acquiring, underwriting, and servicing premiums to net premium earned. It indicates the efficiency of the insurance company before considering its claims and investment gains or losses.

The historical rank and industry rank for Markel Group's Expense Ratio % or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:MKL's Expense Ratio % is not ranked *
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Industry Median:
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Markel Group  (MEX:MKL) Expense Ratio % Explanation

Expense Ratio % is the percentage of expenses associated with acquiring, underwriting, and servicing premiums to net premium earned. It can be used to make comparisons between insurance companies as well as measure their performance. An expense ratio below 100% suggests that the premiums an insurance company earned or wrote are more than the expenses it paid to support those premiums.

However, we should keep in mind that the ratio does not indicate an ending profitability. The overall profit is also influenced by the claims, investment gains or losses and other income. The ratio can be combined with Claims Ratio % and Combined Ratio % to get an overall performance of an insurance company.

Markel Group Expense Ratio % Related Terms

Markel Group Expense Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Markel Group's Expense Ratio % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Markel Group Expense Ratio % Chart


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Markel Group  (MEX:MKL) Expense Ratio % Calculation

Expense Ratio % is calculated as:

Expense Ratio %=Expenses of Acquiring, Underwriting and Servicing Premiums / Net Premium Earned * 100%

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Expense Ratio % of 0.00% mean?
Markel Group (MEX:MKL) has a Expense Ratio % of 0.00% as of . 20. Expense Ratio is the percentage of expenses associated with acquiring, underwriting, and servicing premiums to net premium earned. View historical data on Markel Group and its competitors.
Is Markel Group's Expense Ratio % too high?
Markel Group's current Expense Ratio % is 0.00%. Overall, Markel Group has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Markel Group's Expense Ratio % compare to L and WRB?
Markel Group's Expense Ratio % of 0.00% can be compared against companies in the Insurance industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Expense Ratio % for an Insurance company?
A good Expense Ratio % depends on the Insurance industry context. However, Expense Ratio % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Expense Ratio % mean?
A high Expense Ratio % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Expense Ratio is the percentage of expenses associated with acquiring, underwriting, and servicing premiums to net premium earned. View historical data on Markel Group and its competitors. Markel Group's current Expense Ratio % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Markel Group stock overvalued right now?
Markel Group (MEX:MKL) has a current Expense Ratio % of 0.00%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN38,962.87, compared to a current price of MXN32,270.00 — trading 17.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Expense Ratio % is 0.00%. Markel Group's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Expense Ratio % calculated?
Expense Ratio % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Markel Group (MEX:MKL), the current Expense Ratio % is 0.00% as of . 20. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Markel Group (MEX:MKL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Markel Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN32,270.00 is trading 17.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN38,962.87.

Key valuation signals for MEX:MKL:

  • Expense Ratio %: 0.00%
  • GF Value™: MXN38,962.87 vs. price of MXN32,270.00 (17.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:MKL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Markel Group Business Description

Address 4521 Highwoods Parkway, Glen Allen, VA, USA, 23060-6148
Markel's primary business is property and casualty insurance. The company focuses primarily on specialty lines, ranging from areas such as executive liability to commercial equine insurance. The acquisition of Alterra in 2013 added substantial reinsurance operations, which now account for a little over 10% of premiums. The company uses capital generated by its insurance operations to buy noninsurance operations in diverse areas, such as bakery equipment manufacturing and residential homebuilding.
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