earnings
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.90
Markel reports record 2021 results: diluted EPS $176.51, combined ratio 90%
MARKEL GROUP INC.
2021-FY EPS reported
$176.51
revenue$12,846,425,000
- Diluted net income per share $176.51 vs $55.63 in 2020; comprehensive income $2.08B up 74%.
- Combined ratio improved to 90% from 98%, driven by lower COVID-19 losses and favorable pricing.
- Markel Ventures revenues surged 30% to $3.64B, with acquisitions Buckner and Metromont.
- Net investment gains $1.98B ($0.62B in 2020) on strong equity market performance.
- Book value per share $1,034.56, up 17% YoY; five-year CAGR 11%.