Operating
Accretion (amortization) of discounts and premiums on investments
Markel Accretion (amortization) of discounts and premiums on investments remained flat by 0.0% to $26.01M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 15.8%, from $30.88M to $26.01M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Accretion (amortization) of discounts and premiums on investments shows an upward trend with a 21.8% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 26, 2026
How to read this metric
Reflects the yield characteristics of the investment portfolio; changes are driven by interest rate environments and bond pricing.
Detailed definition
This reflects the non-cash adjustment for the difference between the purchase price and the par value of fixed-income se...
Peer comparison
Common in insurance and banking sectors where large investment portfolios are held.
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bac_accretion_amortization_investmentsHistorical Data
4 years
| FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$57.51M | $59.81M | $123.52M | $104.04M |
| YoY Change | — | +204.0% | +106.5% | -15.8% |
Range-$57.51M – $123.52M
CAGR+21.8%
Avg YoY Growth+98.3%
Median YoY Growth+106.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Markel's accretion (amortization) of discounts and premiums on investments?
- Markel (MKL) reported accretion (amortization) of discounts and premiums on investments of $26.01M in Q4 2025.
- How has Markel's accretion (amortization) of discounts and premiums on investments changed year-over-year?
- Markel's accretion (amortization) of discounts and premiums on investments decreased by 15.8% year-over-year, from $30.88M to $26.01M.
- What is the long-term trend for Markel's accretion (amortization) of discounts and premiums on investments?
- Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Markel's accretion (amortization) of discounts and premiums on investments has grown at a 21.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$57.51M to $104.04M.
- What does accretion (amortization) of discounts and premiums on investments mean?
- Non-cash adjustments to the value of investment securities held by the company.