AIZ vs MKL
Assurant and Markel Group Inc., both Financial Services
Markel Group Inc. is the larger company at $23B against $13B. On trailing earnings MKL is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 13.1 against 14.8, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year AIZ returned +39% against -4.4% for MKL. Ryufin's sector-relative Smart Score puts AIZ ahead, 8/10 against 3/10.
| Figure | AIZ | MKL |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $289 | $1815 |
| Market cap | $13B | $23B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 14.8 | 13.1 |
| Dividend yield | 1.1% | n/a |
| 1-year return | +39% | -4.4% |
| 5-year return | +99% | +50% |
| Ryufin Smart Scoresector-relative, 1–10 | 8/10 | 3/10 |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
Assurant
Revenue of $3.4B in Q1 2026, net income $274M. Its largest reported line is Global Lifestyle, 78% of the disclosed total.
Markel Group Inc.
Revenue of $3.6B in Q1 2026, net income null. Its largest reported line is Consumer And Other, 51% of the disclosed total.
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