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Martin Marietta Materials Inc (MLM) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Martin Marietta Materials Inc stock (MLM) is currently trading at $589.42. Martin Marietta Materials Inc PE ratio is 35.24. Martin Marietta Materials Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 5.65. Analyst consensus price target for MLM is $702.25. WallStSmart rates MLM as Underperform.

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MLM

Martin Marietta Materials Inc

NYSEBASIC MATERIALS
$589.42
$13.25 (2.30%)
52W$439.59
$710.10
Target$702.25+19.1%

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MLM Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Martin Marietta Materials Inc (MLM)

Margin of Safety
-495.1%
Significantly Overvalued
MLM Fair Value
$111.18
Graham Formula
Current Price
$589.42
$478.24 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $111.18
Overvalued
Price $589.42
Graham IV $111.18
Analyst $702.25

MLM trades 495% above its Graham fair value of $111.18, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

Martin Marietta Materials Inc (MLM) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in market cap, operating margin, profit margin. Concerns around eps growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

Martin Marietta Materials Inc (MLM) Key Strengths (4)

Avg Score: 8.8/10
Institutional Own.Quality
101.02%10/10

101.02% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Market CapQuality
$34.75B9/10

Large-cap company with substantial market presence

Operating MarginProfitability
23.10%8/10

Strong operational efficiency: $23 kept per $100 revenue

Profit MarginProfitability
18.50%8/10

Strong profitability: $19 kept per $100 revenue

Martin Marietta Materials Inc (MLM) Areas to Watch (6)

Avg Score: 3.5/10
EPS GrowthGrowth
-4.10%0/10

Earnings declining -4.10%, profits shrinking

PEG RatioValuation
2.974/10

Paying a premium for growth, expensive relative to earnings expansion

Price/SalesValuation
5.654/10

Premium valuation at 5.7x annual revenue

Price/BookValuation
3.474/10

Premium pricing at 3.5x book value

Revenue GrowthGrowth
8.60%4/10

Modest revenue growth at 8.60%

Return on EquityProfitability
10.20%5/10

Moderate profitability with room for improvement

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
35.24
Expensive
Forward P/E
28.01
Premium
Trailing P/E
35.24
Expensive
Price/Sales (TTM)
5.65
Premium

Martin Marietta Materials Inc (MLM) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 53/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 8.8/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 3.5/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Market Cap, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with Operating Margin at 23.10%, Profit Margin at 18.50%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Price/Sales. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (2.97), Price/Sales (5.65), Price/Book (3.47) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 8.60%, EPS Growth at -4.10%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 10.20%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 10.20% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 8.60% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Institutional Own., Market Cap) and negatives (EPS Growth, PEG Ratio). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

MLM Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

MLM's Price-to-Sales ratio of 5.65x trades 112% above its historical average of 2.67x (97th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 9% below its historical high of 6.21x set in Mar 2026, and 277% above its historical low of 1.5x in Oct 2008.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Martin Marietta Materials Inc (MLM) · BASIC MATERIALSBUILDING MATERIALS

The Big Picture

Martin Marietta Materials Inc is a mature, profitable business with steady cash generation. Revenue reached 6.2B with 9% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 18.5% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.

Key Findings

Cash Flow Positive

Generating 424M in free cash flow and 629M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.

What to Watch Next

Debt management: total debt of 5.3B is significantly higher than cash (67M). Monitor refinancing risk.

Sector dynamics: monitor BUILDING MATERIALS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Martin Marietta Materials Inc.

Bottom Line

Martin Marietta Materials Inc is a well-established business delivering consistent profitability with 18.5% margins. The growth phase may be slowing, but strong cash generation and operational efficiency make it suitable for investors seeking reliability over excitement.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Insider Transactions(31 last 3 months)

Total Buys
18
Total Sells
13

Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings

Last updated: 10:00:41 AM

About Martin Marietta Materials Inc(MLM)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

BASIC MATERIALS

Industry

BUILDING MATERIALS

Country

USA

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. is an American-based company. The company is a supplier of aggregates and heavy building materials, with operations spanning 26 states, Canada and the Caribbean. In particular, Martin Marietta supplies the resources for roads, sidewalks and foundations.

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4123 PARKLAKE AVENUE, RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, 27612