Markel GroupBSP:MKLC34 -0.46%82 OCF Yield % is 9.84 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 10.64. 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 507 Insurance companies, Markel Group ranks better than 56.21% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Markel Group OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Markel Group's OCF Yield % 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 Yield % Comparison
For the Insurance - Property & Casualty subindustry, Markel Group's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 Yield % vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Markel Group's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Markel Group's OCF Yield % 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 Yield % of 9.84 as of Jul. 13, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Markel Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.64. Over the past decade, Markel Group's OCF Yield % has ranged from 3.25 to 17.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Markel Group ranks #222 out of 507 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 43.8%.
Is Markel Group's OCF Yield % too high?
Markel Group's current OCF Yield % of 9.84 is near median its 10-year median of 10.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.25 to a high of 17.18. The Insurance industry median OCF Yield % is 7.87. Markel Group's value of 9.84 is 25% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Markel Group ranks #222 out of 507 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 Yield % compare to L and WRB?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Markel Group ranks #222 out of 507 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Markel Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 7.87. Markel Group's value of 9.84 is 25% above this benchmark. Historically, Markel Group's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 3.25 to 17.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.64 vs. the industry median of 7.87, 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 OCF Yield % for an Insurance company?
The median OCF Yield % among Insurance companies is 7.87, based on 507 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Markel Group's current OCF Yield % of 9.84 is 25% 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Markel Group and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median OCF Yield % is 7.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Markel Group's current OCF Yield % is 9.84, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.64. 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 Yield % is 9.84, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.64 and 25% above the Insurance industry median of 7.87. 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 Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Markel Group (BSP:MKLC34), the current OCF Yield % is 9.84 as of Jul. 13, 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 Yield %: 9.84 (near median its 10-year median of 10.64)
GF Value™: R$530.88 vs. price of R$497.00 (6.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25% above the Insurance median (#222 of 507)
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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