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Martin Marietta MaterialsMEX:MLM 80 Equity-to-Asset is 0.55 as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 0.52. 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 411 Building Materials companies, Martin Marietta Materials ranks worse than 50.61% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Martin Marietta Materials's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:MLM'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.45 Med: 0.52 Max: 0.57
Current: 0.55
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Martin Marietta Materials was 0.57. The lowest was 0.45. And the median was 0.52.
MEX:MLM's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than 50.61% of 411
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 0.56
vs MEX:MLM: 0.55
Martin Marietta Materials (MEX:MLM) Equity-to-Asset Explanation
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
Martin Marietta Materials Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Martin Marietta Materials Equity-to-Asset 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: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Martin Marietta Materials's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Martin Marietta Materials's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Martin Marietta Materials's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Martin Marietta Materials Equity-to-Asset Calculation
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
Martin Marietta Materials's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Equity-to-Asset of 0.55 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Martin Marietta Materials and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.52. Over the past decade, Martin Marietta Materials' Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.45 to 0.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Martin Marietta Materials ranks #208 out of 411 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 50.6%.
Is Martin Marietta Materials' Equity-to-Asset too high?
Martin Marietta Materials' current Equity-to-Asset of 0.55 is near median its 10-year median of 0.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.45 to a high of 0.57. The Building Materials industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.56. Martin Marietta Materials' value of 0.55 is 1.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Martin Marietta Materials ranks #208 out of 411 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' Equity-to-Asset compare to VMC and JHX?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Martin Marietta Materials ranks #208 out of 411 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Martin Marietta Materials in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.56. Martin Marietta Materials' value of 0.55 is 1.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Martin Marietta Materials' own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.45 to 0.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.52 vs. the industry median of 0.56, 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Building Materials company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Building Materials companies is 0.56, based on 411 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Martin Marietta Materials's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.55 is 1.8% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Martin Marietta Materials and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Martin Marietta Materials's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.55, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.52. 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 Equity-to-Asset is 0.55, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.52 and 1.8% below the Building Materials industry median of 0.56. 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 Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Martin Marietta Materials (MEX:MLM), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.55 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:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.55 (near median its 10-year median of 0.52)
GF Value™: MXN12,461.87 vs. price of MXN10,527.30 (15.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1.8% below the Building Materials median (#208 of 411)
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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