Business Segments · Intangible assets

Financial — Intangible assets

Markel Financial — Intangible assets decreased by 12.2% to $435.91M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryMarket Position
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2023
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

A steady or growing balance suggests ongoing investment in intangible value, while a declining balance reflects amortization or impairment.

Detailed definition

This metric measures the net book value of non-physical assets such as customer lists, trademarks, and patents held with...

Peer comparison

Standard balance sheet item for companies with significant intellectual property or acquired customer bases.

Metric ID: mkl_segment_financial_intangible_assets

Historical Data

3 periods
 Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$561.88M$496.61M$435.91M
QoQ Change-11.6%-12.2%
YoY Change-11.6%-12.2%
Range$435.91M$561.88M
Avg YoY Growth-11.9%
Median YoY Growth-11.9%
Current Streak2+ quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Markel's financial — intangible assets?
Markel (MKL) reported financial — intangible assets of $435.91M in Q4 2025.
What does financial — intangible assets mean?
The total value of non-physical assets like patents and customer lists.