Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (mlm)
MLM — Company Overview
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM) trades on NYQ as part of the Basic Materials peer group (Building Materials).
| Ticker | MLM |
| Sector | Basic Materials |
| Industry | Building Materials |
| Exchange | NYQ |
| Market cap | $34.83B |
| Last price | $490.45 |
| Size category | Large Cap |
MLM — Business Description
MLM represents a Building Materials business in the Basic Materials segment. Martin Marietta Materials, Inc., a natural resource-based building materials company, supplies aggregates and heavy-side building materials to the construction industry in the United States and internationally. It operates through East Group and West Group segments. The company offers crushed stone, sand, and gravel products; ready mixed concrete and asphalt; and paving products and services for use in the infrastructure projects, and nonresidential and residential construction projects, as well as in the railroad, agricultural, utility, and environmental industries. It also produces magnesia-based chemicals products, and dolomitic lime primarily to customers for steel production and soil stabilization. Its ch…
Official website: https://www.martinmarietta.com.
MLM — Investment Thesis
At a high level, MLM offers exposure to Basic Materials with metrics outlined below from public market data.
- Revenue is expanding at roughly 21.0% year-over-year (public data).
- Trailing P/E of 31.89× sits in a moderate band relative to high-growth peers.
- Forward P/E (22.97×) is below trailing P/E — earnings may be expected to improve.
- Dividend yield near 0.7% adds an income component to total return.
- Equity market capitalization is approximately $34.83B.
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MLM — Financial Health
Key financial health indicators for Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. are derived exclusively from public data — no proprietary estimates.
Profit margin of 36.7% indicates solid bottom-line conversion. Positive free cash flow of $593.37M supports balance-sheet flexibility.
| Trailing P/E | 31.89× |
| Forward P/E | 22.97× |
| Price / Sales | 5.21× |
| Price / Book | 2.55× |
| Gross margin | 28.2% |
| Operating margin | 20.2% |
| Profit margin | 36.7% |
| Return on equity | 8.9% |
| Debt / Equity | 54.95 |
| Free cash flow | $593.37M |
MLM — Growth Outlook
Growth outlook for Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM) depends on demand trends in Building Materials and the company's ability to convert revenue into sustainable earnings.
- Revenue growth of 21.0% indicates strong top-line momentum.
- Earnings declined -23.2% year-over-year — margin or volume pressure may be in play.
- Price is 31.0% below the 52-week high.
- Shares trade 0.3% above the 52-week low — limited rebound so far.
MLM — Competitive Position
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM) is evaluated against peers on scale, margin structure, and capital efficiency within Basic Materials.
- Competes within Basic Materials, specifically in Building Materials.
- Market capitalization of $34.83B places MLM among large-cap peers.
- Gross margin of 28.2% should be benchmarked against direct competitors.
MLM — Strengths
Strengths for Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM) inferred from public financial metrics:
- Revenue growth of 21.0% year-over-year.
- Positive free cash flow ($593.37M).
- Moderate leverage (debt/equity 54.95).
- Large Cap scale ($34.83B) may provide distribution and funding advantages.
MLM — Weaknesses
Weaknesses and pressure points for Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM) based on available data:
- Earnings decline of -23.2% year-over-year.
- Price 31% below the 52-week high — sustained negative sentiment.
MLM — Opportunities
- Sustained revenue growth (21.0%) could support multiple expansion if margins hold.
- Trading 0.3% above the 52-week low — potential recovery if fundamentals stabilize.
- Positive free cash flow enables reinvestment, debt reduction, or shareholder returns.
- Forward earnings multiple below trailing P/E — potential earnings acceleration ahead.
MLM — Risks
- Standard market, regulatory, competitive, and execution risks apply to all public equities.
MLM — Summary
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM) is a large-cap Basic Materials company focused on Building Materials, listed on NYQ. Last price $490.45 with market cap $34.83B. Trailing P/E 31.89×. Revenue grew 21.0% year-over-year per public data. Notable strengths include revenue growth of 21.0% year-over-year. Key watch items include earnings decline of -23.2% year-over-year. Premium Terminal tools for Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. add ownership analytics, news, and richer estimate history beyond this public summary.
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Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. FAQ
What does Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM) do?
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc., a natural resource-based building materials company, supplies aggregates and heavy-side building materials to the construction industry in the United States and internationally. It operates through East Group and West Group segments. The company…
What is MLM's P/E ratio?
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. has a trailing P/E of 31.89× based on publicly available market data.
Does MLM pay a dividend?
Indicated dividend yield: 0.7%. Confirm ex-dates and payout history in Vest Terminal.
What sector is MLM in?
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. is classified in Basic Materials (Building Materials) on NYQ.
What is MLM's market capitalization?
Approximate market cap: $34.83B.
What are the main risks for MLM?
Standard market, competitive, and execution risks apply; see the Risks section.
What are the strengths of MLM?
Potential positives include revenue growth of 21.0% year-over-year, positive free cash flow ($593.37m).
Where can I get analyst estimates for MLM?
Public analyst price targets and consensus for Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. are on the free /stocks/mlm/estimates page. Deeper estimate history and models are available in Vest Terminal.