Markel Corporation (MKL) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio

Latest as of March 2026: -35.3%

Markel Corporation (MKL) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of -35.3% as of March 2026. Working capital of $-6.58 Billion (current assets of $33.64 Billion minus current liabilities of $40.22 Billion) is measured against net assets of $18.65 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See Markel Corporation net asset quality index to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.

WC/NA Ratio

-35.3%
Working Capital / Net Assets

Working Capital

$-6.58 Billion
USD

Current Assets

$33.64 Billion
USD

Current Liabilities

$40.22 Billion
USD

Markel Corporation Working Capital to Net Assets (2000–2025)

This chart shows how Markel Corporation's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 25 annual periods from 2000 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at -35.3%, reflecting working capital of $-6.58 Billion against net assets of $18.65 Billion USD. Check Markel Corporation tangible equity quality to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.

Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Markel Corporation (2000–2025)

The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Markel Corporation from 2000 to 2025, covering 25 annual filings. Each row shows current assets, current liabilities, working capital, net assets, the ratio, and the change in percentage points compared to the prior year. For live market cap and the full company profile, see how much is Markel Corporation worth.

Year WC/NA Ratio Working Capital (USD) Net Assets Current Assets Current Liabilities Change (pp)
2025 -33.8% $-6.45 Billion $19.10 Billion $33.32 Billion $39.78 Billion ▲ +21.3 pp
2023 -55.1% $-8.56 Billion $15.53 Billion $6.96 Billion $15.52 Billion ▼ -40.2 pp
2022 -15.0% $-5.68 Billion $37.90 Billion $2.99 Billion $8.66 Billion ▼ -58.4 pp
2021 43.4% $6.60 Billion $15.20 Billion $30.77 Billion $24.18 Billion ▼ -48.1 pp
2020 91.4% $18.75 Billion $20.50 Billion $24.98 Billion $6.23 Billion ▲ +3.8 pp
2019 87.6% $15.86 Billion $18.10 Billion $21.52 Billion $5.66 Billion ▲ +105.7 pp
2018 -18.1% $-1.68 Billion $9.27 Billion $3.72 Billion $5.40 Billion ▼ -24.6 pp
2017 6.5% $983.25 Million $15.08 Billion $5.93 Billion $4.94 Billion ▼ -9.9 pp
2016 16.4% $3.08 Billion $18.79 Billion $5.32 Billion $2.24 Billion ▼ -23.4 pp
2015 39.8% $3.14 Billion $7.90 Billion $5.39 Billion $2.24 Billion ▲ +21.9 pp
2014 17.9% $1.37 Billion $7.66 Billion $3.51 Billion $2.14 Billion ▼ -6.9 pp
2013 24.8% $1.67 Billion $6.75 Billion $3.82 Billion $2.15 Billion ▲ +14.1 pp
2012 10.7% $423.76 Million $3.98 Billion $1.31 Billion $881.99 Million ▼ -18.0 pp
2011 28.7% $993.95 Million $3.46 Billion $1.06 Billion $64.33 Million ▼ -1.1 pp
2010 29.9% $951.57 Million $3.19 Billion $1.00 Billion $50.72 Million ▼ -5.7 pp
2009 35.5% $992.29 Million $2.79 Billion $2.00 Billion $1.01 Billion ▼ -50.2 pp
2008 85.8% $1.87 Billion $2.18 Billion $1.91 Billion $42.40 Million ▲ +274.2 pp
2007 -188.4% $-4.98 Billion $2.64 Billion $1.83 Billion $6.81 Billion ▲ +21.1 pp
2006 -209.5% $-4.81 Billion $2.30 Billion $2.12 Billion $6.93 Billion ▲ +42.4 pp
2005 -252.0% $-4.30 Billion $1.71 Billion $2.96 Billion $7.26 Billion ▼ -8.0 pp
2004 -244.0% $-4.04 Billion $1.66 Billion $2.84 Billion $6.89 Billion ▲ +152.7 pp
2003 -396.6% $-5.48 Billion $1.38 Billion $905.44 Million $6.39 Billion ▲ +7.9 pp
2002 -404.5% $-4.69 Billion $1.16 Billion $920.60 Million $5.61 Billion ▼ -189.3 pp
2001 -215.2% $-2.66 Billion $1.24 Billion $2.17 Billion $4.83 Billion ▲ +44.0 pp
2000 -259.3% $-2.34 Billion $902.37 Million $1.66 Billion $4.00 Billion
pp = percentage points