Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM) fair value analysis

S&P 500 · Updated 2026-09-07

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. is a producer and supplier of aggregates, cement, and ready-mixed concrete used in construction and infrastructure projects. The company operates production facilities and distribution networks throughout the United States.

Forward Fair Value verdict

Undervalued

Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model, MLM is trading at a 10–25% discount to estimated fair value.

MLM currently ranks #12 of 27 Basic Materials stocks by discount to Forward Fair Value. It has screened as Undervalued for 3 consecutive weekly runs.

Last price: $514.77
Sector: Basic Materials
12-month range: $504.92–$665.35

Derived indicators

Coarse bands from TickrTrends' weekly models; exact figures are part of the full report.

Quality grade: C
Leverage: Moderate
Margin trend: Stable
Revenue growth: Modest
RSI zone: Neutral
52-week position: The bottom quarter of its range

What our data shows for MLM

Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for MLM, built from quarterly earnings records.
Shares are trading in the lower third of their 12-month price range of $504.92–$665.35.
The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 39.

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How Forward Fair Value works

TickrTrends computes a Forward Fair Value for every covered stock each week: a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple is applied to the analyst-consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year. Every input window is validated for continuity and every result is screened for plausibility before publication.

Recent MLM news

TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for MLM is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.

Andvari Associates Strategic Investment in Martin Marietta Materials (MLM) (finance.yahoo.com, 2026-09-03)
TickrTrends take: Andvari Associates' strategic investment in Martin Marietta Materials reflects confidence in the company's fundamentals at a time when TickrTrends' analysis identifies the stock as undervalued within the Basic Materials sector. A valuation-focused investor should monitor whether this institutional backing helps narrow the gap between the current market price and the company's intrinsic value, as well as track any operational improvements or market conditions that might validate the undervaluation thesis. The investment activity could serve as an indicator of insider or major stakeholder conviction regarding MLM's future performance relative to its current valuation metrics.
MLM Looks 22.8% Undervalued on GF Value™ (gurufocus.com, 2026-09-02)
TickrTrends take: # MLM Stock Research MLM currently trades at a significant discount to its GF Value assessment, suggesting the market may not be fully pricing in the company's fundamental worth within the Basic Materials sector. TickrTrends' undervalued designation aligns with the GF Value analysis, indicating potential convergence between different valuation methodologies. Investors focused on valuation metrics should monitor whether the stock's price moves toward its intrinsic value estimate or whether the discount persists due to sector-specific headwinds or company-specific concerns.
MLM Upgraded by JP Morgan -- Rating Raised to Overweight (gurufocus.com, 2026-09-02)
TickrTrends take: JP Morgan's upgrade to Overweight reflects increased confidence in MLM's fundamentals, which aligns with TickrTrends' current Undervalued assessment for the Basic Materials company. A valuation-focused reader should monitor whether this analyst upgrade catalyzes broader market recognition of the stock's discount to intrinsic value, potentially narrowing the gap between current price and fair value. The combination of institutional validation and existing undervaluation suggests the market may be reassessing MLM's prospects, making earnings execution and sector dynamics key factors to watch going forward.

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TickrTrends weekly updates

2026-09-07 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
2026-09-06 — TickrTrends' derived indicators for MLM show that momentum assessment has changed from a C rating to none this week. The stock remains classified as undervalued based on current valuation metrics. No other indicator changes were recorded in the Basic Materials sector company this week.
2026-08-31 — TickrTrends initiated weekly Forward Fair Value coverage of this stock.

Frequently asked questions

Is MLM stock undervalued?

Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-09-07), MLM is trading at a 10–25% discount to estimated fair value and screens as undervalued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.

What is MLM's TickrTrends verdict?

MLM's current verdict is Undervalued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.

How does MLM compare to other Basic Materials stocks?

MLM ranks #12 of 27 Basic Materials stocks in TickrTrends' coverage when sorted by discount to Forward Fair Value.

Is MLM overbought or oversold?

MLM's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.

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