Markel Corporation (MKL)vsW. R. Berkley Corp (WRB)
MKL
Markel Corporation
$1,818.67
+2.27%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $23.10B
WRB
W. R. Berkley Corp
$68.57
+3.41%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $25.42B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Markel Corporation generates 8% more annual revenue ($16.01B vs $14.85B). WRB leads profitability with a 12.6% profit margin vs 11.1%. MKL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.35. WRB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
MKL
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
WRB
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 95.4% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 26.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 16.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Operating margin of -9.7%
4.0% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MKL
The strongest argument for MKL centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : WRB
The strongest argument for WRB centers on Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : MKL
The primary concerns for MKL are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : WRB
The primary concerns for WRB are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MKL profiles as a declining stock while WRB is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
MKL carries more volatility with a beta of 0.67 — expect wider price swings.
WRB is growing revenue faster at 4.0% — sustainability is the question.
WRB generates stronger free cash flow (640M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WRB scores higher overall (65/100 vs 57/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Markel Corporation
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
Markel Corporation, a diverse financial holding company, markets and underwrites specialty insurance products in the United States, Bermuda, the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, Canada, Latin America, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. The company is headquartered in Glen Allen, Virginia.
W. R. Berkley Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
W. R. Berkley Corporation is a commercial lines property & casualty insurance holding company organized in Delaware and based in Greenwich, Connecticut.
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