Is MLM a good investment in 2026?

Martin Marietta Materials trades at a P/E ratio of 37.2, with high volatility (37.0% annualized). Recent trend shows weakness.

What is the risk level of MLM?

Based on 30-day volatility of 37.0%, MLM has HIGH risk. Beta of 1.15 indicates higher sensitivity to market movements than average.

Martin Marietta Materials (MLM) Stock Analysis & Price Target

Q: Does MLM pay dividends?

Yes, Martin Marietta Materials has a dividend yield of 0.55%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$36.64B

P/E RATIO

37.2

BETA

1.15

More volatile

DIV YIELD

0.55%

52W HIGH

$710.97

52W LOW

$441.95

VOLATILITY

37.0%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$695.73 → $607.54-12.68%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$477.45 → $607.54+27.2%

MLM | 52-week chartLast updated: 3/11/2026

Basic Materials Sector Context

Commodity-driven sector including mining, chemicals, and construction materials.

METRIC	MLM	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	37.2x	14.0x	↑ 166%
Beta	1.15	1.15	Less volatile
Div Yield	0.55%	2.20%	Below avg
30d Volatility	37.0%	28%	Higher risk

TOP BASIC MATERIALS PEERS

LILIN APAPD ECECL

Competitors Analysis

Compare MLM's key metrics against its main basic materials sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
MLMLM(You are here)	$607.54	$36.64B	Basic Materials	—
LILIN	$477.94	$221.47B	Basic Materials	VIEW →
APAPD	$275.12	$61.26B	Basic Materials	VIEW →
ECECL	$281.39	$79.70B	Basic Materials	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Martin Marietta Materials is currently trading at $607.54, which is 14.5% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.15, the stock shows average sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)OVERSOLD

30-DAY TRENDBEARISH

VOLUME0.4M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MLM a good buy right now?

Martin Marietta Materials trades at 37.2x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is High based on 37.0% volatility.

Does MLM pay dividends?

Yes, Martin Marietta Materials offers a dividend yield of 0.55%. This translates to approximately $3.34 per share annually.

How volatile is MLM?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 37.0% and beta of 1.15,MLM is classified as High risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.