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Markel GroupBSP:MKLC34 -0.46%82 OCF Margin % is 0.55% as of Mar. 2026, which is 97% below its 10-year median of 16.20. GuruFocus rates BSP:MKLC34 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of R$530.88 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 504 Insurance companies, Markel Group ranks better than 61.11% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Markel Group's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:MKLC34'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.53 Med: 16.2 Max: 22.94
Current: 15.15
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Markel Group was 22.94%. The lowest was 9.53%. And the median was 16.20%.
BSP:MKLC34's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 61.11% of 504
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 10.88
vs BSP:MKLC34: 15.15
Markel Group OCF Margin % Related Terms
Markel Group OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Markel Group's OCF 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.
BSP:MKLC34 vs L, WRB, CINF: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Insurance - Property & Casualty subindustry, Markel Group's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Margin % vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Markel Group's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Markel Group's OCF 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 (BSP:MKLC34) has a OCF Margin % of 0.55% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Markel Group and its competitors. This is 97% below median its historical median of 16.20. Over the past decade, Markel Group's OCF Margin % has ranged from 9.53 to 22.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Markel Group ranks #196 out of 504 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 38.9%.
Is Markel Group's OCF Margin % too high?
Markel Group's current OCF Margin % of 0.55% is 97% below median its 10-year median of 16.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.53 to a high of 22.94. The Insurance industry median OCF Margin % is 10.88. Markel Group's value of 0.55% is 94.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Markel Group ranks #196 out of 504 companies in the Insurance industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Markel Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Markel Group's OCF Margin % compare to L and WRB?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Markel Group ranks #196 out of 504 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Markel Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 10.88. Markel Group's value of 0.55% is 94.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Markel Group's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 9.53 to 22.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.20 vs. the industry median of 10.88, 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 OCF Margin % for an Insurance company?
The median OCF Margin % among Insurance companies is 10.88, based on 504 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Markel Group's current OCF Margin % of 0.55% is 94.9% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Markel Group and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median OCF Margin % is 10.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Markel Group's current OCF Margin % is 0.55%, which is 97% below median its own 10-year median of 16.20. 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 (BSP:MKLC34) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$530.88, compared to a current price of R$497.00 — trading 6.4% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 0.55%, which is 97% below median its 10-year median of 16.20 and 94.9% below the Insurance industry median of 10.88. Markel Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Markel Group (BSP:MKLC34), the current OCF Margin % is 0.55% as of Mar. 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 (BSP:MKLC34) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Markel Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$497.00 is trading 6.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$530.88.
GuruFocus considers Markel Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:MKLC34:
OCF Margin %: 0.55% (97% below median its 10-year median of 16.20)
GF Value™: R$530.88 vs. price of R$497.00 (6.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 94.9% below the Insurance median (#196 of 504)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:MKLC34 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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