MLM (Martin Marietta Materials) Financial Strength: 5 (As of Mar. 2026) — 17% Below Median

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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 Financial Strength?

Martin Marietta Materials MLM -1.14% 92 Financial Strength is 5 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 6.00. 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.

Martin Marietta Materials has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Martin Marietta Materials's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.98. Martin Marietta Materials's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.04. As of today, Martin Marietta Materials's Altman Z-Score is 3.33.


Martin Marietta Materials  (NYSE:MLM) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Martin Marietta Materials has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.


Martin Marietta Materials Financial Strength Related Terms


MLM vs VMC, JHX, EXP: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Martin Marietta Materials's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength vs Building Materials Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Martin Marietta Materials's Financial Strength falls into.


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Martin Marietta Materials Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Martin Marietta Materials's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-56 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $167 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $5,623 Mil.

Martin Marietta Materials's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*167/-56
=2.98

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Martin Marietta Materials's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(65 + 5623) / 5448
=1.04

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Martin Marietta Materials has a Z-score of 3.33, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 3.33 is strong.

* 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 Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 5 mean?
Martin Marietta Materials (MLM) has a Financial Strength of 5 as of Mar. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Martin Marietta Materials and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Martin Marietta Materials' Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 7.00.
Is Martin Marietta Materials' Financial Strength too high?
Martin Marietta Materials' current Financial Strength of 5 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 7.00. 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' Financial Strength compare to VMC and JHX?
Martin Marietta Materials' Financial Strength of 5 can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. Historically, Martin Marietta Materials' own Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 7.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Building Materials company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Building Materials industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Martin Marietta Materials and its competitors. Martin Marietta Materials's current Financial Strength is 5, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 6.00. 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 Financial Strength is 5, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. 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 Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Martin Marietta Materials (MLM), the current Financial Strength is 5 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 (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:

  • Financial Strength: 5 (17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • 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.
92GF Score

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