MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS (MLM) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:MLM • US5732841060
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This MLM fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. MLM Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- MLM had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year MLM had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years MLM has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years MLM had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- MLM's Return On Assets of 6.08% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MLM outperforms 53.85% of its industry peers.
- MLM has a Return On Equity (11.33%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- MLM has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.78%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MLM outperforms 46.15% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MLM is in line with the industry average of 8.87%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.08% | ||
| ROE | 11.33% | ||
| ROIC | 6.78% |
ROA(3y)8.26%
ROA(5y)7.09%
ROE(3y)15.66%
ROE(5y)13.96%
ROIC(3y)7.11%
ROIC(5y)6.67%
1.3 Margins
- MLM has a better Profit Margin (17.38%) than 84.62% of its industry peers.
- MLM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- MLM's Operating Margin of 23.44% is amongst the best of the industry. MLM outperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MLM has grown nicely.
- MLM has a Gross Margin of 29.91%. This is in the better half of the industry: MLM outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
- MLM's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 23.44% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 17.38% | ||
| GM | 29.91% |
OM growth 3Y11.52%
OM growth 5Y2.39%
PM growth 3Y9.53%
PM growth 5Y3.95%
GM growth 3Y9.96%
GM growth 5Y3.01%
2. MLM Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MLM is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, MLM has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, MLM has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for MLM has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- MLM has an Altman-Z score of 3.68. This indicates that MLM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- MLM's Altman-Z score of 3.68 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MLM outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
- MLM has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.44. This is a neutral value as MLM would need 5.44 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- MLM has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.44. This is in the better half of the industry: MLM outperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
- MLM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.53. This is a neutral value indicating MLM is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- MLM has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.53. This is in the lower half of the industry: MLM underperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.68 |
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC10.54%
2.3 Liquidity
- MLM has a Current Ratio of 3.57. This indicates that MLM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.57, MLM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.36 indicates that MLM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- MLM has a better Quick ratio (2.36) than 84.62% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.36 |
3. MLM Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.11% over the past year.
- MLM shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.97% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, MLM shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.12% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.39% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.11%
EPS 3Y15.82%
EPS 5Y11.97%
EPS Q2Q%-3.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.12%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.06%
Revenue growth 5Y5.39%
Sales Q2Q%-6%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.60% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.37% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y8.89%
EPS Next 2Y10.42%
EPS Next 3Y13.74%
EPS Next 5Y9.6%
Revenue Next Year8.84%
Revenue Next 2Y8.62%
Revenue Next 3Y8.13%
Revenue Next 5Y7.37%
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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. MLM Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 31.13 indicates a quite expensive valuation of MLM.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MLM is valued a bit more expensive than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MLM to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.96), we can say MLM is valued inline with the index average.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 28.59, which means the current valuation is very expensive for MLM.
- 69.23% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than MLM, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.04, MLM is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MLM indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: MLM is more expensive than 76.92% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MLM is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 36.09 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.64 |
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.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as MLM's earnings are expected to grow with 13.74% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)3.5
PEG (5Y)2.6
EPS Next 2Y10.42%
EPS Next 3Y13.74%
5. MLM Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.57%, MLM is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.49, MLM pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, MLM's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.57% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of MLM is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.47%!
- MLM has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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)7.47%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years30
5.3 Sustainability
- MLM pays out 17.33% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of MLM is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP17.33%
EPS Next 2Y10.42%
EPS Next 3Y13.74%
MLM Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
585.31
+1.56 (+0.27%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)02-11 2026-02-11/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-28 2026-04-28
Inst Owners101%
Inst Owner Change0.63%
Ins Owners0.6%
Ins Owner Change9.15%
Market Cap35.30B
Revenue(TTM)6.54B
Net Income(TTM)1.14B
Analysts74.67
Price Target711.05 (21.48%)
Short Float %3.01%
Short Ratio3.38
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.57% |
Yearly Dividend3.24
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.47%
DP17.33%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years30
Ex-Date03-02 2026-03-02 (0.83)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.23%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.52%
Max EPS beat(2)1.06%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)0.61%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.52%
Max EPS beat(4)1.56%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.91%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)12.83%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)7.33%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-7.26%
Min Revenue beat(2)-11.29%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.22%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.88%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.29%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.88%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.43%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.61%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.16%
PT rev (1m)1.8%
PT rev (3m)4.06%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-17.42%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.86%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.86%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-6.38%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.65%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.26%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.94%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.59 | ||
| P/S | 5.4 | ||
| P/FCF | 36.09 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.78 | ||
| P/B | 3.52 | ||
| P/tB | 5.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.64 |
EPS(TTM)18.8
EY3.21%
EPS(NY)20.47
Fwd EY3.5%
FCF(TTM)16.22
FCFY2.77%
OCF(TTM)29.6
OCFY5.06%
SpS108.49
BVpS166.34
TBVpS98.81
PEG (NY)3.5
PEG (5Y)2.6
Graham Number265.26
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.08% | ||
| ROE | 11.33% | ||
| ROCE | 8.61% | ||
| ROIC | 6.78% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.81% | ||
| ROICexgc | 8.83% | ||
| OM | 23.44% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 17.38% | ||
| GM | 29.91% | ||
| FCFM | 14.95% |
ROA(3y)8.26%
ROA(5y)7.09%
ROE(3y)15.66%
ROE(5y)13.96%
ROIC(3y)7.11%
ROIC(5y)6.67%
ROICexc(3y)7.49%
ROICexc(5y)6.96%
ROICexgc(3y)10.47%
ROICexgc(5y)10.01%
ROCE(3y)9.02%
ROCE(5y)8.47%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-4.17%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.75%
ROICexc growth 3Y0.95%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.03%
OM growth 3Y11.52%
OM growth 5Y2.39%
PM growth 3Y9.53%
PM growth 5Y3.95%
GM growth 3Y9.96%
GM growth 5Y3.01%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.35
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.44 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.44 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 126.69% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 12.33% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.7 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 82.22% | ||
| Profit Quality | 86.02% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.68 |
F-Score7
WACC10.54%
ROIC/WACC0.64
Cap/Depr(3y)134.21%
Cap/Depr(5y)118.3%
Cap/Sales(3y)12.61%
Cap/Sales(5y)10.69%
Profit Quality(3y)63.8%
Profit Quality(5y)70.39%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.11%
EPS 3Y15.82%
EPS 5Y11.97%
EPS Q2Q%-3.55%
EPS Next Y8.89%
EPS Next 2Y10.42%
EPS Next 3Y13.74%
EPS Next 5Y9.6%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.12%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.06%
Revenue growth 5Y5.39%
Sales Q2Q%-6%
Revenue Next Year8.84%
Revenue Next 2Y8.62%
Revenue Next 3Y8.13%
Revenue Next 5Y7.37%
EBIT growth 1Y3.93%
EBIT growth 3Y11.46%
EBIT growth 5Y7.91%
EBIT Next Year55.74%
EBIT Next 3Y23.8%
EBIT Next 5Y15.62%
FCF growth 1Y61.92%
FCF growth 3Y24.29%
FCF growth 5Y7.21%
OCF growth 1Y22.34%
OCF growth 3Y21.66%
OCF growth 5Y11.19%
MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS / MLM Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS (MLM) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
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The financial health rating of MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS (MLM) is 7 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for MLM stock?
The dividend rating of MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS (MLM) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 17.33%.