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Markel GroupSTU:MKV +0.25%80 Interest Coverage is 29.98 as of Jun. 2026, which is 187% above its 10-year median of 10.45. GuruFocus rates STU:MKV with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €1,895.66 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 350 Insurance companies, Markel Group ranks worse than 51.43% on this metric.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's
EBIT
by its Interest Expense. Markel Group's
EBIT
for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,363 Mil. Markel Group's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €-45 Mil.
Markel Group's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 29.98.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Markel Group's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
STU:MKV'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23 Med: 10.45 Max: 18.81
Current: 15.52
STU:MKV's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 51.43% of 350
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 16.23
vs STU:MKV: 15.52
Markel Group (STU:MKV) Interest Coverage Explanation
Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.
Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .
Markel Group Interest Coverage Related Terms
Markel Group Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Markel Group's Interest Coverage 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.
Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
STU:MKV vs L, WRB, CINF: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Insurance - Property & Casualty subindustry, Markel Group's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage 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 Interest Coverage vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Markel Group's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Markel Group's Interest Coverage falls into.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
* 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 Interest Coverage of 29.98 as of Jun. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Markel Group and its competitors. This is 187% above median its historical median of 10.45. Over the past decade, Markel Group's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.23 to 18.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Markel Group ranks #180 out of 350 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 51.4%.
Is Markel Group's Interest Coverage too high?
Markel Group's current Interest Coverage of 29.98 is 187% above median its 10-year median of 10.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 18.81. The Insurance industry median Interest Coverage is 16.23. Markel Group's value of 29.98 is 84.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Markel Group ranks #180 out of 350 companies in the Insurance industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Markel Group has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Markel Group's Interest Coverage compare to L and WRB?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Markel Group ranks #180 out of 350 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Markel Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 16.23. Markel Group's value of 29.98 is 84.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Markel Group's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.23 to 18.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.45 vs. the industry median of 16.23, Markel Group has consistently been above 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 Interest Coverage for an Insurance company?
The median Interest Coverage among Insurance companies is 16.23, based on 350 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Markel Group's current Interest Coverage of 29.98 is 84.7% above 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 Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Markel Group and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Interest Coverage is 16.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Markel Group's current Interest Coverage is 29.98, which is 187% above median its own 10-year median of 10.45. 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 Interest Coverage is 29.98, which is 187% above median its 10-year median of 10.45 and 84.7% above the Insurance industry median of 16.23. Markel Group's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Markel Group (STU:MKV), the current Interest Coverage is 29.98 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:
Interest Coverage: 29.98 (187% above median its 10-year median of 10.45)
GF Value™: €1,895.66 vs. price of €1,630.00 (14% below fair value)
Industry Position: 84.7% above the Insurance median (#180 of 350)
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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