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Markel GroupSTU:MKV +0.25%82 FCF Margin % is 7.40% as of Jun. 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 14.80. GuruFocus rates STU:MKV with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €1,895.66 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 500 Insurance companies, Markel Group ranks better than 58.8% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Markel Group's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €334 Mil. Markel Group's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €4,510 Mil. Therefore, Markel Group's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 7.40%.
The historical data trend for Markel Group's FCF Margin % 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.
For the Insurance - Property & Casualty subindustry, Markel Group's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Markel Group FCF Margin % vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Markel Group's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Markel Group's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 (STU:MKV) has a FCF Margin % of 7.40% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Markel Group and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 14.80. Over the past decade, Markel Group's FCF Margin % has ranged from 8.39 to 20.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Markel Group ranks #206 out of 500 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 41.2%.
Is Markel Group's FCF Margin % too high?
Markel Group's current FCF Margin % of 7.40% is 50% below median its 10-year median of 14.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.39 to a high of 20.78. The Insurance industry median FCF Margin % is 9.88. Markel Group's value of 7.40% is 25.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Markel Group ranks #206 out of 500 companies in the Insurance industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Markel Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Markel Group's FCF Margin % compare to L and WRB?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Markel Group ranks #206 out of 500 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Markel Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 9.88. Markel Group's value of 7.40% is 25.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Markel Group's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 8.39 to 20.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.80 vs. the industry median of 9.88, Markel Group has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for an Insurance company?
The median FCF Margin % among Insurance companies is 9.88, based on 500 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Markel Group's current FCF Margin % of 7.40% is 25.1% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Markel Group and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median FCF Margin % is 9.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Markel Group's current FCF Margin % is 7.40%, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 14.80. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Markel Group (STU:MKV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1,895.66, compared to a current price of €1,630.00 — trading 14% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 7.40%, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 14.80 and 25.1% below the Insurance industry median of 9.88. Markel Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Markel Group (STU:MKV), the current FCF Margin % is 7.40% as of Jun. 2026. 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 (STU:MKV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Markel Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1,630.00 is trading 14% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1,895.66.
GuruFocus considers Markel Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:MKV:
FCF Margin %: 7.40% (50% below median its 10-year median of 14.80)
GF Value™: €1,895.66 vs. price of €1,630.00 (14% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.1% below the Insurance median (#206 of 500)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:MKV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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