MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS (MLM) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:MLM - US5732841060 - Common Stock
626.23 USD
-5.85 (-0.93%)
Overall MLM gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated MLM against 13 industry peers in the Construction Materials industry. MLM has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. MLM is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate. With these ratings, MLM could be worth investigating further for quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
MLM had positive earnings in the past year.
MLM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
MLM had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years MLM always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of MLM (6.18%) is better than 61.54% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of MLM (11.83%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 7.06%, MLM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.15% of the companies in the same industry.
MLM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.34%. This is below the industry average of 9.36%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.18% | ||
| ROE | 11.83% | ||
| ROIC | 7.06% |
ROA(3y)8.16%
ROA(5y)7.24%
ROE(3y)15.91%
ROE(5y)14.14%
ROIC(3y)7.34%
ROIC(5y)7.14%
1.3 Margins
MLM has a better Profit Margin (17.35%) than 84.62% of its industry peers.
MLM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
MLM's Operating Margin of 23.66% is amongst the best of the industry. MLM outperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
MLM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 29.81%, MLM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
MLM's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 23.66% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 17.35% | ||
| GM | 29.81% |
OM growth 3Y6.57%
OM growth 5Y3.86%
PM growth 3Y33.01%
PM growth 5Y18.81%
GM growth 3Y4.88%
GM growth 5Y2.92%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), MLM is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for MLM has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, MLM has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for MLM is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.81 indicates that MLM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.81, MLM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MLM is 5.48, which is a neutral value as it means it would take MLM, 5.48 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
MLM's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.48 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MLM outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.54 indicates that MLM is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of MLM (0.54) is worse than 61.54% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.81 |
ROIC/WACC0.71
WACC10%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.97 indicates that MLM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
MLM has a Current ratio of 2.97. This is amongst the best in the industry. MLM outperforms 92.31% of its industry peers.
MLM has a Quick Ratio of 2.07. This indicates that MLM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.07, MLM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.07 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 10.10% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 12.34% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, MLM shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.98% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, MLM shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.64% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.1%
EPS 3Y12.39%
EPS 5Y12.34%
EPS Q2Q%15.91%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.98%
Revenue growth 3Y6.48%
Revenue growth 5Y6.64%
Sales Q2Q%-2.28%
3.2 Future
MLM is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.31% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, MLM will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.32% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.8%
EPS Next 2Y12.7%
EPS Next 3Y13.2%
EPS Next 5Y11.31%
Revenue Next Year0.05%
Revenue Next 2Y4.18%
Revenue Next 3Y4.96%
Revenue Next 5Y7.32%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 33.01 indicates a quite expensive valuation of MLM.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MLM indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: MLM is more expensive than 69.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MLM to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.76), we can say MLM is valued slightly more expensively.
MLM is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.35.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MLM is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 61.54% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.96. MLM is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.35 |
4.2 Price Multiples
76.92% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than MLM, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MLM indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: MLM is more expensive than 61.54% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 37.51 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.81 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
MLM has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
MLM's earnings are expected to grow with 13.20% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)3.75
PEG (5Y)2.68
EPS Next 2Y12.7%
EPS Next 3Y13.2%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MLM has a yearly dividend return of 0.54%, which is pretty low.
MLM's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.75.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.54, MLM pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.54% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of MLM grows each year by 8.16%, which is quite nice.
MLM has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
MLM has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.16%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years30
5.3 Sustainability
16.93% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MLM. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of MLM is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP16.93%
EPS Next 2Y12.7%
EPS Next 3Y13.2%
NYSE:MLM (12/12/2025, 11:00:00 AM)
626.23
-5.85 (-0.93%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners99.7%
Inst Owner Change-1.57%
Ins Owners0.67%
Ins Owner Change0.02%
Market Cap37.77B
Revenue(TTM)6.64B
Net Income(TTM)1.15B
Analysts76.55
Price Target683.31 (9.11%)
Short Float %2.67%
Short Ratio4.28
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.54% |
Yearly Dividend3.07
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.16%
DP16.93%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years30
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)1.31%
Min EPS beat(2)1.06%
Max EPS beat(2)1.56%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)2.19%
Min EPS beat(4)1.06%
Max EPS beat(4)4.81%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)1.13%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)12.78%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)7.87%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-7.71%
Min Revenue beat(2)-11.29%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.13%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.54%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.29%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.88%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.33%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.21%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.01%
PT rev (1m)1.08%
PT rev (3m)4.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.87%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.22%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.2%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.27%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.96%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-5.96%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.12%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.35 | ||
| P/S | 5.69 | ||
| P/FCF | 37.51 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.5 | ||
| P/B | 3.88 | ||
| P/tB | 6.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.81 |
EPS(TTM)18.97
EY3.03%
EPS(NY)22.09
Fwd EY3.53%
FCF(TTM)16.7
FCFY2.67%
OCF(TTM)30.54
OCFY4.88%
SpS110.11
BVpS161.42
TBVpS93.95
PEG (NY)3.75
PEG (5Y)2.68
Graham Number262.48
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.18% | ||
| ROE | 11.83% | ||
| ROCE | 8.98% | ||
| ROIC | 7.06% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.08% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.24% | ||
| OM | 23.66% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 17.35% | ||
| GM | 29.81% | ||
| FCFM | 15.16% |
ROA(3y)8.16%
ROA(5y)7.24%
ROE(3y)15.91%
ROE(5y)14.14%
ROIC(3y)7.34%
ROIC(5y)7.14%
ROICexc(3y)7.79%
ROICexc(5y)7.46%
ROICexgc(3y)11.34%
ROICexgc(5y)10.88%
ROCE(3y)9.33%
ROCE(5y)9.07%
ROICexgc growth 3Y2.46%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-2.34%
ROICexc growth 3Y5.86%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.28%
OM growth 3Y6.57%
OM growth 5Y3.86%
PM growth 3Y33.01%
PM growth 5Y18.81%
GM growth 3Y4.88%
GM growth 5Y2.92%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.36
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.48 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.41 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 132.75% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 12.57% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.31 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.73% | ||
| Profit Quality | 87.41% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.07 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.81 |
F-Score6
WACC10%
ROIC/WACC0.71
Cap/Depr(3y)123.72%
Cap/Depr(5y)111.25%
Cap/Sales(3y)10.17%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.18%
Profit Quality(3y)54.72%
Profit Quality(5y)72.35%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.1%
EPS 3Y12.39%
EPS 5Y12.34%
EPS Q2Q%15.91%
EPS Next Y8.8%
EPS Next 2Y12.7%
EPS Next 3Y13.2%
EPS Next 5Y11.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.98%
Revenue growth 3Y6.48%
Revenue growth 5Y6.64%
Sales Q2Q%-2.28%
Revenue Next Year0.05%
Revenue Next 2Y4.18%
Revenue Next 3Y4.96%
Revenue Next 5Y7.32%
EBIT growth 1Y8.43%
EBIT growth 3Y13.48%
EBIT growth 5Y10.76%
EBIT Next Year39.06%
EBIT Next 3Y19.34%
EBIT Next 5Y14.79%
FCF growth 1Y31.43%
FCF growth 3Y-5.45%
FCF growth 5Y1.07%
OCF growth 1Y31.29%
OCF growth 3Y8.64%
OCF growth 5Y8.59%
MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS / MLM FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS (MLM) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to MLM.
What is the valuation status for MLM stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS (MLM). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS?
MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS (MLM) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS (MLM) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS (MLM) is 33.01 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.88.
What is the financial health of MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS (MLM) stock?
The financial health rating of MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS (MLM) is 7 / 10.