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Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MRSH)

Fair Value
Financial ServicesInsurance BrokersUnited States

Fundamental

68

Price

$171.81

Market Cap

$80.66B

Part 1 · What the company is worth

Overview

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., a professional services company, provides advisory services and insurance solutions to clients in the areas of risk, strategy, and people worldwide. The company operates through Risk and Insurance Services, and Consulting segments. The Risk and Insurance Services segment offers risk management services, such as risk management, insurance broking, insurance program management, risk consulting, analytical modeling, and alternative risk financing services. This segment also offers insurance and reinsurance broking, strategic advisory and actuarial services, and analytics solutions. It serves businesses, public entities, insurance companies, associations, professional services organizations, and private clients. The Consulting segment provides health, wealth and career advice, solutions and products; and specialized management, strategic, economic, and brand consulting services. Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. was founded in 1871 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

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Direct competitors

Who this company fights with for the same customers

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P/E: 37.8Score: 57Market cap: $58.81B

Gallagher competes head-on for mid-market and large commercial insurance placements in the United States and, through Gallagher Re, for the reinsurance treaties Guy Carpenter places.

P/E: 19.5Score: 65Market cap: $20.16B

Brown & Brown fights Marsh McLennan Agency for the same American mid-market and small-business clients, buying up regional agencies in the same towns to win their commission income.

Aon plcAON

Aon is the closest match to Marsh McLennan across every line the group operates — commercial insurance broking for large corporations, reinsurance broking through Aon Reinsurance Solutions against Guy Carpenter, and health and retirement consulting against Mercer.

WTW plc (Willis Towers Watson)WTW

WTW bids for the same multinational corporate accounts in property and casualty broking and, with its benefits and actuarial practice, for the same pension and health advisory mandates that Mercer pursues.

Lockton Companies, LLCNot tracked

Lockton is the largest privately held broker in the world and takes corporate risk and employee-benefit accounts directly from Marsh, pitching its independence to clients that dislike listed brokers.

Howden Group Holdings LimitedNot tracked

Howden has grown into a global broker across Europe, Asia and Latin America and, with Howden Re, bids against Guy Carpenter for reinsurance and specialty placements.

Balance Sheet & Liquidity

Revenue

$27.95B

Trailing 12 months (through 6/30/2026)

Net Income

$3.98B

Trailing 12 months (through 6/30/2026)

Free Cash Flow

$5.00B

Total Equity

$15.31B

Total Liabilities

$43.40B

Current Ratio

1.14

Interest Coverage

6.28

Debt/EBITDA

3.55

Earnings Per Share

Revenue & Net Income

Free Cash Flow

Income Breakdown

Historical statement

Margins over time

Debt over time

How heavy the debt is

Growth grid

Growth — Revenue

Fair Value Estimation

InsuranceFairly Valued

Fair Value

$166.34

Current Price

$171.81

Margin of Safety

-3.3%

Fair Value Range

$128.29 - $204.40

Spread across the valuation methods used, not a statistically calibrated confidence interval.

Estimation Methods

Analyst price target:$207.10
Discounted cash flow (DCF):Not applicable to this type of company
Earnings multiple (P/E):$125.00
Graham growth formula:Not applicable to this type of company
Earnings power value (EPV):Not applicable to this type of company
Justified P/B:$175.41
Dividend discount (Gordon):$90.50
P/FFO, funds from operations:Not applicable to this type of company
Mid-cycle earnings:Not applicable to this type of company
Revenue multiple:Not applicable to this type of company
Analyst Consensus:Hold (12B / 18H / 1S)
Last Earnings Surprise:+0.15%

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio

20.87

ROE

27.2%

P/B Ratio

5.28

P/FCF

17.09

Gross Margin

-

ROIC

12.5%

Profitability Radar

Value Creation (Economic Moat)

ROIC

12.5%

WACC

6.9%

ROIC − WACC

+5.5 pp

ROIC exceeds the cost of capital — the company is creating value for shareholders.

Fundamental Analysis Criteria

Passed (18)

  • EPS shows upward trend
  • Price CAGR 10.10%
  • ROIC 12.5%
  • P/FCF 17.09
  • Debt/Equity ratio
  • Operating Margin 21.6%
  • Positive Free Cash Flow
  • CapEx intensity
  • Current Ratio
  • Interest Coverage
  • Debt/EBITDA
  • Return on Tangible Assets
  • ROE 26.5%
  • Revenue Growth 5Y 9.4%
  • PEG Ratio 1.24
  • Earnings Quality (OCF/NI) 1.28
  • Share Dilution -0.6%
  • Piotroski F-Score 6/9

Failed (8)

  • EPS CAGR 3.61%
  • P/B Ratio 5.28
  • Low reliance on intangibles
  • Price below Graham Number
  • DCF valuation (Overvalued)
  • Analyst Consensus 39% Buy
  • Earnings Surprise avg 1.8%
  • Net Margin Trend 14.2% vs 16.0%

Unavailable (2)

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  • Dividend Payout NaN%

Piotroski F-Score

6/9

Mixed signals: some areas need attention

score
criteria

Earnings Quality

1.28

High quality: earnings backed by cash

Share Dilution

-0.6%

Buying back shares. Shareholder friendly

Institutional Holdings

No institutional filings reported for this company.

Governance

Executive Team

NameTitleAge
Mr. John Quinlan DoylePresident, CEO & Director61
Mr. Mark Christopher McGivneyExecutive VP, CFO & COO57
Mr. Martin C. SouthSenior VP & Chief Client Officer60
Mr. Dean M. KlisuraVice Chair, President & CEO of Marsh Re61
Mr. Patrick TomlinsonVice Chair, President & CEO of Marsh People and Investments54
Ms. Stacy M. MillsVP, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer60
Mr. Paul BeswickSenior VP and Global Chief Information & Operations Officer50
Mr. Jay H. Gelb C.F.A.Head of Investor Relations of Marsh-
Ms. Katherine J. BrennanSenior VP & General Counsel46
Mr. John JonesSenior VP and Chief Marketing & Communications Officer53

Audit Risk

2

Board Risk

3

Compensation Risk

8

Shareholder Rights Risk

5

Part 2 · The price and when to enter

This part won't tell you whether the company is worth owning: it helps you choose when to buy it, once the fundamentals have convinced you. Inside: technical analysis, potential, historical drawdowns, gamma exposure.

Documents

  • Annual Report (10-K)

    A yearly overview of the business, its financial results, and the risks it faces.

    Filed on 2026-02-09

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  • Quarterly Report (10-Q)

    A snapshot of financial performance for the most recent three-month period.

    Filed on 2026-07-21

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  • Current Report (8-K)

    An announcement of a major event, such as a leadership change or big news.

    Filed on 2026-07-21

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Income History

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Latest News

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