Martin Marietta Materials (MEX:MLM) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.45 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — Near Median

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MEX:MLM Martin Marietta Materials Inc MEX:MLM
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Price MXN10,527.30
GF Value MXN12,461.87
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Martin Marietta Materials Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Martin Marietta Materials MEX:MLM 80 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.45 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 4.85. GuruFocus rates MEX:MLM with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN12,461.87 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 327 Building Materials companies, Martin Marietta Materials ranks worse than 87.77% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-21), Martin Marietta Materials's current share price is MXN10527.30. Martin Marietta Materials's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN2,365.91. Martin Marietta Materials's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.45.

The historical rank and industry rank for Martin Marietta Materials's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:MLM' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.72   Med: 4.85   Max: 6.37
Current: 4.52

During the past years, Martin Marietta Materials's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.37. The lowest was 2.72. And the median was 4.85.

MEX:MLM's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
87.77% of 327 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 1.04 vs MEX:MLM: 4.52

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Martin Marietta Materials's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN3,392.055. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is MXN2,365.91 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Martin Marietta Materials  (MEX:MLM) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Martin Marietta Materials Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Martin Marietta Materials Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Martin Marietta Materials's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Martin Marietta Materials Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Martin Marietta Materials Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.32 4.85 5.44 5.29 4.81

MEX:MLM vs VMC, JHX, EXP: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Martin Marietta Materials's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Martin Marietta Materials's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Martin Marietta Materials's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Martin Marietta Materials Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Martin Marietta Materials's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=10527.30/2365.91
=4.45

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Martin Marietta Materials's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=3392.055/330.2130*330.2130
=3,392.055

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Martin Marietta Materials Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 1,170.116 241.018 1,603.148
201609 1,265.960 241.428 1,731.516
201612 1,351.050 241.432 1,847.867
201703 1,221.744 243.801 1,654.775
201706 1,207.494 244.955 1,627.769
201709 1,250.465 246.819 1,672.966
201712 1,461.756 246.524 1,957.987
201803 1,349.735 249.554 1,785.986
201806 1,510.368 251.989 1,979.226
201809 1,473.265 252.439 1,927.164
201812 1,553.588 251.233 2,041.989
201903 1,541.004 254.202 2,001.792
201906 1,567.545 256.143 2,020.839
201909 1,674.744 256.759 2,153.857
201912 1,617.245 256.974 2,078.169
202003 1,998.258 258.115 2,556.422
202006 2,034.448 257.797 2,605.931
202009 2,041.166 260.280 2,589.594
202012 1,880.864 260.474 2,384.444
202103 1,940.552 264.877 2,419.219
202106 1,954.201 271.696 2,375.090
202109 2,094.391 274.310 2,521.217
202112 2,148.480 278.802 2,544.659
202203 2,051.375 287.504 2,356.109
202206 2,182.674 296.311 2,432.402
202209 2,246.564 296.808 2,499.409
202212 2,251.144 296.797 2,504.597
202303 2,085.958 301.836 2,282.069
202306 2,058.683 305.109 2,228.069
202309 2,198.957 307.789 2,359.162
202312 2,205.903 306.746 2,374.661
202403 2,389.548 312.332 2,526.350
202406 2,649.231 314.175 2,784.469
202409 2,953.964 315.301 3,093.670
202412 3,225.235 315.605 3,374.517
202503 3,082.017 319.799 3,182.380
202506 2,923.387 322.561 2,992.737
202509 2,961.195 324.800 3,010.545
202512 2,995.078 324.054 3,052.003
202603 3,392.055 330.213 3,392.055

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.45 mean?
Martin Marietta Materials (MEX:MLM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.45 as of Jul. 21, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Martin Marietta Materials and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.85. Over the past decade, Martin Marietta Materials' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.72 to 6.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Martin Marietta Materials ranks #287 out of 327 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 87.8%.
Is Martin Marietta Materials' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Martin Marietta Materials' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.45 is near median its 10-year median of 4.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.72 to a high of 6.37. The Building Materials industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.04. Martin Marietta Materials' value of 4.45 is 327.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Martin Marietta Materials ranks #287 out of 327 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Martin Marietta Materials has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Martin Marietta Materials' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VMC and JHX?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Martin Marietta Materials ranks #287 out of 327 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Martin Marietta Materials in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.04. Martin Marietta Materials' value of 4.45 is 327.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Martin Marietta Materials' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.72 to 6.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.85 vs. the industry median of 1.04, Martin Marietta Materials has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Building Materials company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Building Materials companies is 1.04, based on 327 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Martin Marietta Materials's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.45 is 327.9% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Martin Marietta Materials and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Martin Marietta Materials's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.45, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.85. 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 (MEX:MLM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN12,461.87, compared to a current price of MXN10,527.30 — trading 15.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.45, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.85 and 327.9% above the Building Materials industry median of 1.04. Martin Marietta Materials' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Martin Marietta Materials (MEX:MLM), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.45 as of Jul. 21, 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 (MEX:MLM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Martin Marietta Materials stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN10,527.30 is trading 15.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN12,461.87. GuruFocus considers Martin Marietta Materials to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:MLM:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.45 (near median its 10-year median of 4.85)
  • GF Value™: MXN12,461.87 vs. price of MXN10,527.30 (15.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 327.9% above the Building Materials median (#287 of 327)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:MLM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Martin Marietta Materials Business Description

Address 4123 Parklake Avenue, Raleigh, NC, USA, 27612
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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