MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS (MLM) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:MLM • US5732841060
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604.615 USD
-8.24 (-1.34%)
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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
- In the past year MLM was profitable.
- MLM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- MLM had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- MLM had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- MLM has a Return On Assets (6.08%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- MLM has a Return On Equity (11.33%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 6.78%, MLM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.15% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MLM is in line with the industry average of 8.95%.
| 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
- The Profit Margin of MLM (17.38%) is better than 84.62% of its industry peers.
- MLM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- MLM has a Operating Margin of 23.44%. This is amongst the best in 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
- MLM has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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
- An Altman-Z score of 3.80 indicates that MLM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- MLM has a better Altman-Z score (3.80) than 76.92% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of MLM is 5.44, which is a neutral value as it means it would take MLM, 5.44 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- MLM has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.44) than 61.54% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.53 indicates that MLM is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of MLM (0.53) is worse than 61.54% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.8 |
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC10.8%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 3.57 indicates that MLM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- MLM's Current ratio of 3.57 is amongst the best of the industry. MLM outperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
- MLM has a Quick Ratio of 2.36. This indicates that MLM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- MLM's Quick ratio of 2.36 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MLM outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.36 |
3. MLM Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- MLM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 8.11%, which is quite good.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.97% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.12% in the past 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.
- MLM is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.37% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.2%
EPS Next 2Y11.29%
EPS Next 3Y13.85%
EPS Next 5Y9.6%
Revenue Next Year11.38%
Revenue Next 2Y9.67%
Revenue Next 3Y9.45%
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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 32.16, MLM can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- 69.23% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than MLM, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MLM to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.54), we can say MLM is valued slightly more expensively.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 29.45, which means the current valuation is very expensive for MLM.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MLM is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 69.23% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.68, MLM is valued a bit more expensive.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.45 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MLM is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 76.92% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- MLM's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. MLM is more expensive than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 37.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.45 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates MLM does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- 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 13.85% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)3.5
PEG (5Y)2.69
EPS Next 2Y11.29%
EPS Next 3Y13.85%
5. MLM Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- MLM has a yearly dividend return of 0.54%, which is pretty low.
- MLM's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.27.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, MLM's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.54% |
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 Years10
Div Non Decr Years31
5.3 Sustainability
- MLM pays out 17.33% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- MLM's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP17.33%
EPS Next 2Y11.29%
EPS Next 3Y13.85%
MLM Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:MLM (4/30/2026, 11:21:06 AM)
604.615
-8.24 (-1.34%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Industry Strength52.8
Industry Growth32.92
Earnings (Last)04-30 2026-04-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners100.93%
Inst Owner Change-0.1%
Ins Owners0.65%
Ins Owner Change9.15%
Market Cap36.46B
Revenue(TTM)6.54B
Net Income(TTM)1.14B
Analysts74.67
Price Target713.81 (18.06%)
Short Float %2.8%
Short Ratio3.19
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.54% |
Yearly Dividend3.24
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.47%
DP17.33%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years31
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)0.39%
PT rev (3m)3.04%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-7.51%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-23.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.29%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.23%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.59%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.82%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.98%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.45 | ||
| P/S | 5.57 | ||
| P/FCF | 37.28 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.43 | ||
| P/B | 3.63 | ||
| P/tB | 6.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.45 |
EPS(TTM)18.8
EY3.11%
EPS(NY)20.53
Fwd EY3.4%
FCF(TTM)16.22
FCFY2.68%
OCF(TTM)29.6
OCFY4.9%
SpS108.49
BVpS166.34
TBVpS98.81
PEG (NY)3.5
PEG (5Y)2.69
Graham Number265.258 (-56.13%)
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 | 3.8 |
F-Score7
WACC10.8%
ROIC/WACC0.63
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 Y9.2%
EPS Next 2Y11.29%
EPS Next 3Y13.85%
EPS Next 5Y9.6%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.12%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.06%
Revenue growth 5Y5.39%
Sales Q2Q%-6%
Revenue Next Year11.38%
Revenue Next 2Y9.67%
Revenue Next 3Y9.45%
Revenue Next 5Y7.37%
EBIT growth 1Y3.93%
EBIT growth 3Y11.46%
EBIT growth 5Y7.91%
EBIT Next Year56.84%
EBIT Next 3Y24.23%
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
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 of MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS (MLM) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS (MLM). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of MLM stock?
MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS (MLM) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for MLM stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS (MLM) is 32.16 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.63.
How financially healthy is MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS?
The financial health rating of MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS (MLM) is 7 / 10.