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Martin Marietta Materials Inc(MLM)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for MLM
09/25/2026: MLM (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Martin Marietta Materials is a prominent provider of aggregates and construction materials, serving as a vital link in the US infrastructure supply chain. The company is recognized for its high-quality mineral reserves and a strategic geographic focus on high-growth regions, which historically supports stable margins. Its primary growth opportunity lies in capitalizing on increased federal infrastructure spending and persistent housing demand. However, the company faces risks related to economic cyclicality, rising energy costs, and regulatory challenges. It may best suit long-term investors looking for steady dividend growth and exposure to infrastructure development, though they should monitor interest rate environments and state-level infrastructure funding commitments.
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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Strong fit | The company benefits from long-term infrastructure spending cycles and consistent organic growth. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Performance is subject to cyclical infrastructure trends and broader market sentiment regarding the construction sector. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | The stock often trades at a premium due to high barriers to entry and strong industry positioning. |
| Dividend investor | Strong fit | MLM offers a reliable dividend supported by strong cash flows and a history of payout growth. |
| Low-risk investor | Mixed fit | While the business is high-quality, the stock can experience volatility related to macro-economic and interest rate cycles. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium | Construction cycles and macro-economic factors can cause stock price swings. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | The stock often trades at high multiples, leaving little room for earnings disappointments. |
| Competition risk (Aggregates) | Medium | Intense local competition with VMC and CRH requires constant focus on cost and reserve quality. |
| Business quality | Strong | The company owns high-quality assets with significant barriers to entry that protect margins. |
| Dividend income | Low | Dividends are reliable but yields are typically modest, prioritizing capital appreciation. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Successfully integrating large acquisitions like Lehigh Hanson is critical to long-term value. |
Price Behavior
Downtrend
The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.
Smooth
The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 21.13% | Avg. Invested days 62 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/25/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 34.39B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 31.45 | 1Y Target Price 652.71 |
Price to earnings Ratio 31.45 | 1Y Target Price 652.71 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 784.1K shares | Beta 1.1 | 52 Weeks Range 477.38 - 707.94 | Updated Date 09/26/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 477.38 - 707.94 | Updated Date 09/26/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.69% | Basic EPS (TTM) 15.4 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Aggregates | Crushed stone, sand, and gravel sales. | The primary revenue driver; selling essential materials that are difficult to transport, giving local dominance. |
| Cement/Ready-Mix | Cement manufacturing and ready-mixed concrete services. | Provides vertical integration that captures more value per construction project. |
| Geography | Focus on high-growth US Sunbelt regions. | Operating in states with high population growth and infrastructure demand drives long-term sales stability. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 31.45 | Forward PE 20.62 | Enterprise Value 41.06B | Price to Sales(TTM) 5.14 |
Enterprise Value 41.06B | Price to Sales(TTM) 5.14 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 6.14 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 19.7 | Shares Outstanding 71.02M | Shares Floating 50.43M |
Shares Outstanding 71.02M | Shares Floating 50.43M | ||
Percent Insiders 16.15 | Percent Institutions 86.11 |
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Financial Metrics
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Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Martin Marietta Materials Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters Raleigh, NC, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1994-02-16 | Chairman, CEO, President, President of Aggregates Business & Chair of Magnesia Specialties Business Mr. C. Howard Nye J.D. | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Building Materials | Full time employees 9600 | Website https://www.martinmarietta.com |
Full time employees 9600 | Website https://www.martinmarietta.com | ||
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 chemical products are used in flame retardants, wastewater treatment, pulp and paper production, and other applications. The company was founded in 1939 and is based in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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