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Martin Marietta MaterialsMIL:1MLM 92 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 39.54% as of Mar. 2026, which is 334% above its 10-year median of 9.12. 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 410 Building Materials companies, Martin Marietta Materials ranks better than 94.88% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Martin Marietta Materials's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €5,235 Mil. Martin Marietta Materials's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €13,241 Mil. Therefore, Martin Marietta Materials's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 39.54%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Martin Marietta Materials's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:1MLM'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.24 Med: 9.12 Max: 17.55
Current: 17.55
During the past 13 years, Martin Marietta Materials's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 17.55%. The lowest was 7.24%. And the median was 9.12%.
MIL:1MLM's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 94.88% of 410
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 2.345
vs MIL:1MLM: 17.55
Martin Marietta Materials (MIL:1MLM) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Martin Marietta Materials Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Martin Marietta Materials Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Martin Marietta Materials's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
MIL:1MLM vs VMC, JHX, EXP: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Martin Marietta Materials's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Martin Marietta Materials's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Martin Marietta Materials's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 39.54% mean?
Martin Marietta Materials (MIL:1MLM) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 39.54% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Martin Marietta Materials and its competitors. This is 334% above median its historical median of 9.12. Over the past decade, Martin Marietta Materials' Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 7.24 to 17.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Martin Marietta Materials ranks #21 out of 410 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 5.1%.
Is Martin Marietta Materials' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Martin Marietta Materials' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 39.54% is 334% above median its 10-year median of 9.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.24 to a high of 17.55. The Building Materials industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.35. Martin Marietta Materials' value of 39.54% is 1586.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Martin Marietta Materials ranks #21 out of 410 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' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to VMC and JHX?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Martin Marietta Materials ranks #21 out of 410 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Martin Marietta Materials in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.35. Martin Marietta Materials' value of 39.54% is 1586.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Martin Marietta Materials' own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 7.24 to 17.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.12 vs. the industry median of 2.35, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Building Materials company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Building Materials companies is 2.35, based on 410 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Martin Marietta Materials's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 39.54% is 1586.1% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Martin Marietta Materials and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Martin Marietta Materials's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 39.54%, which is 334% above median its own 10-year median of 9.12. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 39.54%. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 39.54%, which is 334% above median its 10-year median of 9.12 and 1586.1% above the Building Materials industry median of 2.35. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Martin Marietta Materials (MIL:1MLM), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 39.54% 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:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 39.54% (334% above median its 10-year median of 9.12)
GF Value™: €653.58 vs. price of €549.50 (15.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1586.1% above the Building Materials median (#21 of 410)
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 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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