MLM (Martin Marietta Materials) Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based): -152.38% (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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MLM Martin Marietta Materials Inc MLM
92 GF Score
Price $547.33
GF Value $658.68
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Martin Marietta Materials Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based)?

Martin Marietta Materials MLM -1.14% 92 Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is -152.38% as of Jul. 21, 2026. 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.

Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) = (Intrinsic Value: DCF (Dividends Based) - Current Price) / Intrinsic Value: DCF (Dividends Based).

Note: Discounted Dividend model is only suitable for companies who have a consistant distribution history with more than 5 years. If the company's dividends does not remain steady over a long period, results may not be accurate due to the low consistency. The model is also only suitable for predictable companies (Business Predictability Rank higher than 1-Star). If the company's Predictability Rank is 1-Star or Not Rated, the data will not be stored into our database.

As of today (2026-07-21), Martin Marietta Materials's Predictability Rank is 4.5-Stars. Martin Marietta Materials's intrinsic value calculated from the Discounted Dividend model is $335.56 and current share price is $547.33. Consequently,

Martin Marietta Materials's Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) using Discounted Dividend model is -152.38%.


MLM vs VMC, JHX, EXP: Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Martin Marietta Materials's Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based), along with its competitors' market caps and Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Martin Marietta Materials's Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Martin Marietta Materials's Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) falls into.


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Martin Marietta Materials Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) Calculation

Martin Marietta Materials's Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) for today is calculated as

Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based)=(Intrinsic Value: DCF (Dividends Based)-Current Price)/Intrinsic Value: DCF (Dividends Based)
=(216.87-547.33)/216.87
=-152.38 %

* 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.

The intrinsic value is calculated from the Discounted Dividend model with default parameters.

What does a Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) of -152.38% mean?
Martin Marietta Materials (MLM) has a Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) of -152.38% as of Jul. 21, 2026. Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Dividends price. View historical data on Martin Marietta Materials.
Is Martin Marietta Materials' Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) too high?
Martin Marietta Materials' current Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is -152.38%. 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' Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) compare to VMC and JHX?
Martin Marietta Materials' Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) of -152.38% can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) for a Building Materials company?
A good Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) depends on the Building Materials industry context. However, Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) mean?
A high Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Dividends price. View historical data on Martin Marietta Materials. Martin Marietta Materials's current Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is -152.38%. 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is -152.38%. 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) calculated?
Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Martin Marietta Materials (MLM), the current Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is -152.38% 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:

  • Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based): -152.38%
  • GF Value™: $658.68 vs. price of $547.33 (16.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 3 warning signs

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 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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