Martin Marietta Materials (MIL:1MLM) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.43 (As of Mar. 2026) — 115% Above Median

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MIL:1MLM Martin Marietta Materials Inc MIL:1MLM
92 GF Score
Price €549.50
GF Value €653.58
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What is Martin Marietta Materials Dividend Payout Ratio?

Martin Marietta Materials MIL:1MLM 92 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43 as of Mar. 2026, which is 115% above its 10-year median of 0.20. GuruFocus rates MIL:1MLM with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of €653.58. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 211 Building Materials companies, Martin Marietta Materials ranks better than 81.99% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Martin Marietta Materials's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.43.

The historical rank and industry rank for Martin Marietta Materials's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MIL:1MLM' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15   Med: 0.2   Max: 0.36
Current: 0.19

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Martin Marietta Materials was 0.36. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.20.

MIL:1MLM's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
81.99% of 211 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 0.37 vs MIL:1MLM: 0.19

As of today (2026-07-21), the Dividend Yield % of Martin Marietta Materials is 0.52%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Martin Marietta Materials was 1.34%. The lowest was 0.46%. And the median was 0.71%.

Martin Marietta Materials's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.72.

During the past 12 months, Martin Marietta Materials's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.80% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Martin Marietta Materials was 29.70% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 7.70% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Martin Marietta Materials (MIL:1MLM) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Martin Marietta Materials Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Martin Marietta Materials Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Martin Marietta Materials's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Martin Marietta Materials Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.15

Martin Marietta Materials Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.15 0.14 0.21 0.43

MIL:1MLM vs VMC, JHX, EXP: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Martin Marietta Materials's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Martin Marietta Materials's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Martin Marietta Materials's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Martin Marietta Materials Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Martin Marietta Materials's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=2.092/ 14.159
=0.15

Martin Marietta Materials's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.718/ 1.669
=0.43

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.43 mean?
Martin Marietta Materials (MIL:1MLM) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.43 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Martin Marietta Materials and its competitors. This is 115% above median its historical median of 0.20. Over the past decade, Martin Marietta Materials' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Martin Marietta Materials ranks #38 out of 211 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 18%.
Is Martin Marietta Materials' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Martin Marietta Materials' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.43 is 115% above median its 10-year median of 0.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 0.36. The Building Materials industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Martin Marietta Materials' value of 0.43 is 16.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Martin Marietta Materials ranks #38 out of 211 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 92/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Martin Marietta Materials' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to VMC and JHX?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Martin Marietta Materials ranks #38 out of 211 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Martin Marietta Materials in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Martin Marietta Materials' value of 0.43 is 16.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Martin Marietta Materials' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.20 vs. the industry median of 0.37, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Building Materials company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Building Materials companies is 0.37, based on 211 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Martin Marietta Materials's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.43 is 16.2% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Martin Marietta Materials and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Martin Marietta Materials's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43, which is 115% above median its own 10-year median of 0.20. 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?
Martin Marietta Materials (MIL:1MLM) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.43. The stock's GF Value™ is €653.58, compared to a current price of €549.50 — trading 15.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43, which is 115% above median its 10-year median of 0.20 and 16.2% above the Building Materials industry median of 0.37. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Martin Marietta Materials (MIL:1MLM), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43 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 (MIL:1MLM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Martin Marietta Materials stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €549.50 is trading 15.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €653.58.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1MLM:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.43 (115% above median its 10-year median of 0.20)
  • GF Value™: €653.58 vs. price of €549.50 (15.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 16.2% above the Building Materials median (#38 of 211)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1MLM 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.
92GF Score

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