MKL FCF Yield: current value, 10-year range and year-by-year history
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MKL's fcf yield is higher than 65% of the last 10 years.
FCF Yield History
MKL FCF Yield by year
Yearly range of MKL’s fcf yield from 2016 to 2026. Over the full period it ranged from 2.7% to 15.3%, averaging 9.2%.
| Year | Low | Average | High | Year-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9.3% | 10.4% | 11.6% | 10.6% |
| 2025 | 7.9% | 9.0% | 10.9% | 10.0% |
| 2024 | 10.5% | 13.1% | 15.2% | 10.5% |
| 2023 | 12.4% | 13.4% | 15.2% | 13.7% |
| 2022 | 10.3% | 12.6% | 15.3% | 12.6% |
| 2021 | 10.2% | 11.3% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 2020 | 6.2% | 9.9% | 13.4% | 11.5% |
| 2019 | 4.4% | 5.0% | 7.3% | 7.3% |
| 2018 | 4.7% | 5.3% | 6.9% | 5.4% |
| 2017 | 3.4% | 4.3% | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| 2016 | 2.7% | 2.9% | 3.2% | 2.8% |
Free cash flow generated divided by market capitalisation. Often more reliable than earnings yield because it reflects actual cash — harder to inflate through accounting choices.
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap × 100%Think of it as the "cash earnings yield" on your investment. High FCF yield vs history suggests the market may be undervaluing the company's real cash generation ability.
- FCF can be lumpy year-to-year due to irregular capex or working capital swings. Look at 3–5 year trends, not single-year readings.
- Businesses intentionally reinvesting for growth will show low or negative FCF yield by design — this metric is less useful for high-growth phase companies.
Is MKL FCF Yield High or Low Right Now?
Markel Corporation's FCF Yield is currently 10.6%, which is above average relative to its 10-year historical range. The 10-year median FCF Yield for MKL is approximately 10.1%. See all MKL valuation metrics →
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