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Martin Marietta MaterialsMLM -1.14%92 EV-to-EBIT is 25.74 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 22.72. GuruFocus rates MLM with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of $658.68 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 321 Building Materials companies, Martin Marietta Materials ranks worse than 78.19% on this metric.
Martin Marietta Materials (NYSE:MLM) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Martin Marietta Materials's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $40,765 Mil.
Martin Marietta Materials's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,487 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Martin Marietta Materials EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Building Materials subindustry, Martin Marietta Materials's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Martin Marietta Materials's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Martin Marietta Materials's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Martin Marietta Materials's current Enterprise Value is $38,282 Mil.
Martin Marietta Materials's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,487 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 25.74 as of Jul. 21, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Martin Marietta Materials and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 22.72. Over the past decade, Martin Marietta Materials' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 12.77 to 32.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Martin Marietta Materials ranks #251 out of 321 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 78.2%.
Is Martin Marietta Materials' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Martin Marietta Materials' current EV-to-EBIT of 25.74 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 22.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.77 to a high of 32.91. The Building Materials industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.41. Martin Marietta Materials' value of 25.74 is 91.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Martin Marietta Materials ranks #251 out of 321 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Martin Marietta Materials has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Martin Marietta Materials' EV-to-EBIT compare to VMC and JHX?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Martin Marietta Materials ranks #251 out of 321 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Martin Marietta Materials in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.41. Martin Marietta Materials' value of 25.74 is 91.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Martin Marietta Materials' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 12.77 to 32.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.72 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Building Materials company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Building Materials companies is 13.41, based on 321 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Martin Marietta Materials's current EV-to-EBIT of 25.74 is 91.9% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Martin Marietta Materials and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT is 25.74, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 22.72. 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 (MLM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $658.68, compared to a current price of $547.33 — trading 16.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 25.74, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 22.72 and 91.9% above the Building Materials industry median of 13.41. Martin Marietta Materials' overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Martin Marietta Materials (MLM), the current EV-to-EBIT is 25.74 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 (MLM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Martin Marietta Materials stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $547.33 is trading 16.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $658.68.
GuruFocus considers Martin Marietta Materials to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MLM:
EV-to-EBIT: 25.74 (13% above median its 10-year median of 22.72)
GF Value™: $658.68 vs. price of $547.33 (16.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 91.9% above the Building Materials median (#251 of 321)
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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