Markel Corporation (MKL) - Total Liabilities
Based on the latest financial reports, Markel Corporation (MKL) has total liabilities worth $49.95 Billion USD as of March 2026. Total liabilities represent everything the company owes to external parties, combining both current liabilities—like accounts payable, short-term debt, and accrued expenses—and non-current liabilities such as long-term debt, pension obligations, lease liabilities, and deferred tax liabilities.
Markel Corporation - Total Liabilities Trend (1985–2025)
This chart illustrates how Markel Corporation's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See MKL current assets to equity ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
Markel Corporation Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of Markel Corporation ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
Grasim Industries Limited
NSE:GRASIM
|
India | Rs3.68 Trillion |
|
Dassault Systemes SE
PA:DSY
|
France | €6.26 Billion |
|
Ningxia Baofeng Energy Group Co Ltd
SHG:600989
|
China | CN¥42.39 Billion |
|
Qinghai Salt Lake Industry Co.Ltd
SHE:000792
|
China | CN¥9.26 Billion |
|
Lundin Mining Corporation
TO:LUN
|
Canada | CA$2.75 Billion |
|
INTERN.CONS.AIRL.GR. ADR
F:INRA
|
Germany | €35.26 Billion |
|
Zoom Video Communications Inc
NASDAQ:ZM
|
USA | $2.10 Billion |
|
Hana Financial
KO:086790
|
Korea | ₩614.08 Trillion |
Liability Composition Analysis (1985–2025)
This chart breaks down Markel Corporation's total liabilities into key components over time: long-term debt, short-term debt, other current liabilities, and other non-current liabilities. Toggle between absolute values and percentage view to see how the composition has shifted. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see market value of Markel Corporation.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Key Metrics Explained
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.84 | Measures ability to pay short-term obligations (Current Assets ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Quick Ratio | N/A | More stringent measure of short-term liquidity ((Current Assets - Inventory) ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Cash Ratio | N/A | Most conservative liquidity measure (Cash & Equivalents ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Debt to Equity | 2.75 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.73 | Portion of assets financed with debt (Total Liabilities ÷ Total Assets) |
Liability Trends Comparison
This chart compares key liability metrics across different time periods, showing how Markel Corporation's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.
Annual Total Liabilities for Markel Corporation (1985–2025)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of Markel Corporation from 1985 to 2025.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $49.80 Billion | +66.69% |
| 2024-12-31 | $29.88 Billion | +7.01% |
| 2023-12-31 | $27.92 Billion | +9.31% |
| 2022-12-31 | $25.54 Billion | -23.24% |
| 2021-12-31 | $33.28 Billion | +56.90% |
| 2020-12-31 | $21.21 Billion | +9.50% |
| 2019-12-31 | $19.37 Billion | +8.04% |
| 2018-12-31 | $17.93 Billion | +1.14% |
| 2017-12-31 | $17.73 Billion | +13.47% |
| 2016-12-31 | $15.62 Billion | -8.31% |
| 2015-12-31 | $17.04 Billion | +7.04% |
| 2014-12-31 | $15.92 Billion | +2.47% |
| 2013-12-31 | $15.53 Billion | +94.74% |
| 2012-12-31 | $7.98 Billion | +5.75% |
| 2011-12-31 | $7.54 Billion | +7.29% |
| 2010-12-31 | $7.03 Billion | -5.63% |
| 2009-12-31 | $7.45 Billion | +2.10% |
| 2008-12-31 | $7.30 Billion | -2.62% |
| 2007-12-31 | $7.49 Billion | -3.83% |
| 2006-12-31 | $7.79 Billion | -3.91% |
| 2005-12-31 | $8.11 Billion | +4.75% |
| 2004-12-31 | $7.74 Billion | +8.27% |
| 2003-12-31 | $7.15 Billion | +14.41% |
| 2002-12-31 | $6.25 Billion | +20.05% |
| 2001-12-31 | $5.21 Billion | +13.89% |
| 2000-12-31 | $4.57 Billion | +2620.96% |
| 1999-12-31 | $167.98 Million | +80.24% |
| 1998-12-31 | $93.20 Million | 0.00% |
| 1997-12-31 | $93.20 Million | -18.74% |
| 1996-12-31 | $114.70 Million | +7.50% |
| 1995-12-31 | $106.70 Million | +5.96% |
| 1994-12-31 | $100.70 Million | +28.77% |
| 1993-12-31 | $78.20 Million | -22.27% |
| 1992-12-31 | $100.60 Million | +7.02% |
| 1991-12-31 | $94.00 Million | -25.98% |
| 1990-12-31 | $127.00 Million | +185.39% |
| 1989-12-31 | $44.50 Million | +83.13% |
| 1988-12-31 | $24.30 Million | +13.55% |
| 1987-12-31 | $21.40 Million | +692.59% |
| 1986-12-31 | $2.70 Million | +22.73% |
| 1985-12-31 | $2.20 Million | -- |
About Markel Corporation
Markel Group Inc. engages in the insurance business in the United States, the United Kingdom, Bermuda, Germany, rest of the European Union, Canada, and the Asia Pacific. It operates through Markel Insurance, Industrial, Financial, and Consumer and Other segments. The company offers general and professional liability, specialty programs, workers' compensation, and marine and energy insurance; pers… Read more