Markel Corporation MKL NYSE

Markel Corporation (MKL) has shown strong revenue growth over the past 3 years, expanding from $11.8B to $16.6B (average +12.9%/yr). Net income reached $2.1B, reflecting exceptional earnings expansion at +345.7%/yr on average. The net profit margin is 12.7%, which is moderate. the company was profitable in 3 out of the last 4 years tracked. The gross margin is 69.4% (high), with a +21pp trend over the period. With a $25B market cap and MOAT composite score of 84/100, the company has a strong competitive position.

Criteria proven by this page:

• GROWTH (90/100, Pass) — proving strong growth momentum
• PAST (75/100, Partial) — profitability has been inconsistent. Looking at the full 41-year history, the company was profitable in 36 of 41 years — a solid long-term record with occasional losses
• INCOME (55/100, Partial) — the company is profitable but margin is below 15%
• MOAT (84/100, Pass) — strong gross margins and market scale prove a durable competitive advantage

Overall SharesGrow Score: 73/100 with 4/7 criteria passed.