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Martin Marietta MaterialsMEX:MLM 80 EBITDA Margin % is 24.96% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 27.72. 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 404 Building Materials companies, Martin Marietta Materials ranks better than 88.12% on this metric.
Martin Marietta Materials (MEX:MLM) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Martin Marietta Materials EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Martin Marietta Materials EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
MEX:MLM vs VMC, JHX, EXP: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Martin Marietta Materials's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Martin Marietta Materials's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Martin Marietta Materials's EBITDA Margin % falls into.
* 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 (MEX:MLM) has a EBITDA Margin % of 24.96% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Martin Marietta Materials and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 27.72. Over the past decade, Martin Marietta Materials' EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 24.91 to 54.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Martin Marietta Materials ranks #48 out of 404 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 11.9%.
Is Martin Marietta Materials' EBITDA Margin % too high?
Martin Marietta Materials' current EBITDA Margin % of 24.96% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 27.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.91 to a high of 54.89. The Building Materials industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.41. Martin Marietta Materials' value of 24.96% is 86.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Martin Marietta Materials ranks #48 out of 404 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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' EBITDA Margin % compare to VMC and JHX?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Martin Marietta Materials ranks #48 out of 404 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Martin Marietta Materials in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.41. Martin Marietta Materials' value of 24.96% is 86.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Martin Marietta Materials' own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 24.91 to 54.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.72 vs. the industry median of 13.41, 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Building Materials company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Building Materials companies is 13.41, based on 404 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Martin Marietta Materials's current EBITDA Margin % of 24.96% is 86.1% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Martin Marietta Materials and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 13.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Martin Marietta Materials's current EBITDA Margin % is 24.96%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 27.72. 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 EBITDA Margin % is 24.96%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 27.72 and 86.1% above the Building Materials industry median of 13.41. 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 EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Martin Marietta Materials (MEX:MLM), the current EBITDA Margin % is 24.96% as of Mar. 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:
EBITDA Margin %: 24.96% (10% below median its 10-year median of 27.72)
GF Value™: MXN12,461.87 vs. price of MXN10,527.30 (15.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 86.1% above the Building Materials median (#48 of 404)
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 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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