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Martin Marietta MaterialsMLM +1.91%89 Days Sales Outstanding is 42.18 as of Jun. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 43.49. GuruFocus rates MLM with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $662.77 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 405 Building Materials companies, Martin Marietta Materials ranks better than 60.74% on this metric.
* 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 Days Sales Outstanding Chart
MLM vs VMC, JHX, EXP: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Martin Marietta Materials's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Days Sales Outstanding vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Martin Marietta Materials's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Martin Marietta Materials's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Martin Marietta Materials Days Sales Outstanding Calculation
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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 (MLM) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 42.18 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Martin Marietta Materials and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 43.49. Over the past decade, Martin Marietta Materials' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 41.34 to 48.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Martin Marietta Materials ranks #159 out of 405 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 39.3%.
Is Martin Marietta Materials' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Martin Marietta Materials' current Days Sales Outstanding of 42.18 is near median its 10-year median of 43.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.34 to a high of 48.06. The Building Materials industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 57.56. Martin Marietta Materials' value of 42.18 is 26.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Martin Marietta Materials ranks #159 out of 405 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' Days Sales Outstanding compare to VMC and JHX?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Martin Marietta Materials ranks #159 out of 405 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts Martin Marietta Materials in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 57.56. Martin Marietta Materials' value of 42.18 is 26.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Martin Marietta Materials' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 41.34 to 48.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.49 vs. the industry median of 57.56, Martin Marietta Materials has consistently been below 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 Days Sales Outstanding for a Building Materials company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Building Materials companies is 57.56, based on 405 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Martin Marietta Materials's current Days Sales Outstanding of 42.18 is 26.7% below 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 Days Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Martin Marietta Materials and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 57.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Martin Marietta Materials's current Days Sales Outstanding is 42.18, which is near median its own 10-year median of 43.49. 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 $662.77, compared to a current price of $548.57 — trading 17.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 42.18, which is near median its 10-year median of 43.49 and 26.7% below the Building Materials industry median of 57.56. 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 Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Martin Marietta Materials (MLM), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 42.18 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 $548.57 is trading 17.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $662.77.
GuruFocus considers Martin Marietta Materials to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MLM:
Days Sales Outstanding: 42.18 (near median its 10-year median of 43.49)
GF Value™: $662.77 vs. price of $548.57 (17.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.7% below the Building Materials median (#159 of 405)
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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