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Martin Marietta Materials's operating cash flow per share for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.86.
Martin Marietta Materials's operating cash flow per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $25.12.
During the past 12 months, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate of Martin Marietta Materials was -18.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 22.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 12.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 12.30% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Martin Marietta Materials's Operating Cash Flow per Share or its related term are showing as below:
MLM'
s 3-Year OCF Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.5 Med: 8.9 Max: 33.9
Current: 22.9
During the past 13 years, Martin Marietta Materials's highest 3-Year average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 33.90% per year. The lowest was -13.50% per year. And the median was 8.90% per year.
MLM's 3-Year OCF Growth Rate is ranked better than 70.42% of 311
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 7
vs MLM: 22.90
Martin Marietta Materials Operating Cash Flow per Share Related Terms
Martin Marietta Materials Operating Cash Flow per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Martin Marietta Materials's Operating Cash Flow per Share can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Martin Marietta Materials Operating Cash Flow per Share Chart
MLM vs VMC, JHX, EXP: Operating Cash Flow per Share Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Martin Marietta Materials's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Martin Marietta Materials Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Martin Marietta Materials's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Martin Marietta Materials's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow falls into.
Operating Cash Flow per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $25.12
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Operating Cash Flow per Share of $25.12 mean?
Martin Marietta Materials (MLM) has a Operating Cash Flow per Share of $25.12 as of Jun. 2026. Operating cash flow per share equals the per-share amount of cash flow from operations. View historical data on Martin Marietta Materials and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Martin Marietta Materials ranks #92 out of 311 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 29.6%.
Is Martin Marietta Materials' Operating Cash Flow per Share too high?
Martin Marietta Materials' current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $25.12. The Building Materials industry median Operating Cash Flow per Share is 7.00. Martin Marietta Materials' value of $25.12 is 258.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Martin Marietta Materials ranks #92 out of 311 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Martin Marietta Materials has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Martin Marietta Materials' Operating Cash Flow per Share compare to VMC and JHX?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Martin Marietta Materials ranks #92 out of 311 companies for Operating Cash Flow per Share. This puts Martin Marietta Materials in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Cash Flow per Share is 7.00. Martin Marietta Materials' value of $25.12 is 258.9% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Cash Flow per Share for a Building Materials company?
The median Operating Cash Flow per Share among Building Materials companies is 7.00, based on 311 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Cash Flow per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Cash Flow per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Martin Marietta Materials's current Operating Cash Flow per Share of $25.12 is 258.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Operating Cash Flow per Share mean?
A high Operating Cash Flow per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating cash flow per share equals the per-share amount of cash flow from operations. View historical data on Martin Marietta Materials and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Operating Cash Flow per Share is 7.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Martin Marietta Materials's current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $25.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Martin Marietta Materials stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Martin Marietta Materials (MLM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $669.27, compared to a current price of $531.05 — trading 20.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $25.12 and 258.9% above the Building Materials industry median of 7.00. Martin Marietta Materials' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Cash Flow per Share calculated?
Operating Cash Flow per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Martin Marietta Materials (MLM), the current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $25.12 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Martin Marietta Materials (MLM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Martin Marietta Materials stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $531.05 is trading 20.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $669.27.
GuruFocus considers Martin Marietta Materials to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MLM:
Operating Cash Flow per Share: $25.12
GF Value™: $669.27 vs. price of $531.05 (20.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 258.9% above the Building Materials median (#92 of 311)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MLM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Martin Marietta Materials is one of the United States' largest producer of construction aggregates (crushed stone, sand, and gravel). In 2024, Martin Marietta sold 191 million tons of aggregates. Martin Marietta's most important markets include Texas, North Carolina, Colorado, California, and Georgia, accounting for most of its sales. The company also uses its aggregates in its asphalt and ready-mixed concrete businesses. Martin's magnesia specialties business produces magnesia-based chemical products and dolomitic lime.
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