Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM) — Stock Score Summary

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM) has a MoatMap StockRank of 51/100 based on Quality (61/100), Value (26/100), and Momentum (50/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Martin Marietta holds an irreplaceable network of aggregates quarries in high-growth US economic corridors. As the US undergoes a structural re-shoring boom—requiring massive new semiconductor fabs, gigafactories, and grid infrastructure—aggregates are a critical, non-importable input. Due to high weight-to-value ratios, local quarries possess immense pricing power and high ROIC, fitting the Terry Smith and Buffett criteria perfectly.

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. is a leading supplier of building materials, primarily crushed stone, sand, and gravel (aggregates), along with downstream products like ready mixed concrete and asphalt, crucial for infrastructure and non-residential construction. The company's competitive moat stems from its extensive, strategically located quarry reserves and the high transportation costs of aggregates, which localize competition and create regional monopolies. As a major player, Martin Marietta is well-positioned to benefit from ongoing infrastructure investment across the United States.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$572.25
Market Cap$34.5B
P/E (TTM)36.37
P/E (Forward)25.35
Price/Book3.09
Return on Equity9.5%
Return on Invested Capital8.2%
Debt/Equity50.35
Gross Margin29.7%
Operating Margin12.7%
Revenue Growth17.2%
Dividend Yield0.6%
Free Cash Flow$842M

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. operates in the Building Materials industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.’s (MLM) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM) is 51/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (61), Value (26), and Momentum (50) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. have an economic moat?
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM) has a Quality factor score of 61/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 51/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. in?
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Building Materials industry (United States).