MLM (Martin Marietta Materials) Tax Expense: $256 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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MLM Martin Marietta Materials Inc MLM
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Price $547.33
GF Value $658.68
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Martin Marietta Materials Tax Expense?

Martin Marietta Materials MLM -1.14% 92 Tax Expense is $256 Mil as of Mar. 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.

Martin Marietta Materials's tax expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $38 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $256 Mil.


Martin Marietta Materials  (NYSE:MLM) Tax Expense Explanation

In the long run, income before tax and taxable income will likely be more similar than they are in any given period. If the one is less in earlier years, then it will be greater in later years. Deferred taxes will reverse themselves in the long run and in total will zero out, unless there is something like a change in tax rates in the intervening period. A deferred tax payable results from a tax break in the early years and will reverse itself in later years; a deferred tax receivable results from more taxes being paid in early years than the tax expense reported to shareholders and will again reverse itself in later years. The deferred tax amount is computed by estimating the amount and the timing of the reversal and multiplying that by the appropriate tax rates.


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Martin Marietta Materials Tax Expense Historical Data

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Martin Marietta Materials Tax Expense Chart

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Martin Marietta Materials Tax Expense Calculation

Tax paid by the company. It is computed in by multiplying the income before tax number, as reported to shareholders, by the appropriate tax rate. In reality, the computation is typically considerably more complex due to things such as expenses considered not deductible by taxing authorities ("add backs"), the range of tax rates applicable to various levels of income, different tax rates in different jurisdictions, multiple layers of tax on income, and other issues.

Tax Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $256 Mil.

* 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 Tax Expense →
What does a Tax Expense of $256 Mil mean?
Martin Marietta Materials (MLM) has a Tax Expense of $256 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Martin Marietta Materials and its competitors.
Is Martin Marietta Materials' Tax Expense too high?
Martin Marietta Materials' current Tax Expense is $256 Mil. 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' Tax Expense compare to VMC and JHX?
Martin Marietta Materials' Tax Expense of $256 Mil 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 Tax Expense for a Building Materials company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Building Materials industry context. However, Tax Expense 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 Tax Expense mean?
A high Tax Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Martin Marietta Materials and its competitors. Martin Marietta Materials's current Tax Expense is $256 Mil. 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 Tax Expense is $256 Mil. 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 Tax Expense calculated?
Tax Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Martin Marietta Materials (MLM), the current Tax Expense is $256 Mil 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:

  • Tax Expense: $256 Mil
  • 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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