Markel Semi Deviation

MKL Stock  USD 1,815  14.67  0.82%   
Semi-deviation provides a good measure of downside risk for a equity or a portfolio. It is similar to standard deviation, but it only looks at periods where the returns are less than the target or average level. Below is Markel's current Semi Deviation with peer comparisons and related risk metrics.

Current Semi Deviation Value

The current Semi Deviation of 0 places Markel at low price variability. This places Markel at the lower end of the volatility range for Property & Casualty Insurance.

Semi Deviation

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SQRT(SV)

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SQRT = Square root notation
SV =   Markel semi variance of returns over selected period

Semi Deviation Peers Comparison

Semi Deviation Relative To Other Indicators

The chart below plots Semi Deviation against Maximum Drawdown for Markel and its peers. Each point represents one equity — position along the horizontal axis shows Semi Deviation while the vertical axis shows Maximum Drawdown. Equities that cluster in different quadrants carry distinct risk-return profiles. Use the dropdowns to swap in other indicators for either axis.
Compare Markel to Peers

Methodology, Assumptions & Data Sources

The current Semi Deviation for Markel is 0. Markel's Semi Deviation is computed from historical closing prices over the selected time horizon, applying the indicator's defined mathematical transformation to raw price data. The underlying data comes from exchange-reported daily closes with corporate action adjustments applied where relevant. Markel operates in the financial services sector, which may exhibit distinct volatility and momentum characteristics relative to the broader market. The output reflects the selected calculation window — changing the horizon will produce different readings. This stock metric is provided for analytical reference.

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