Martin Marietta Materials Inc (MLM)

Pretax margin

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) US$ in thousands 2,596,000 1,492,800 1,091,100 855,500 889,300
Revenue US$ in thousands 6,536,000 6,777,200 6,160,700 5,414,000 4,729,900
Pretax margin 39.72% 22.03% 17.71% 15.80% 18.80%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $2,596,000K ÷ $6,536,000K
= 39.72%

The pretax margin of Martin Marietta Materials Inc has shown fluctuations over the past five years. In December 2020, the pretax margin was reported at 18.80%, which decreased to 15.80% by December 2021. However, there was a rebound in December 2022, with the pretax margin increasing to 17.71%. The company experienced a significant improvement in profitability by December 2023, as the pretax margin surged to 22.03%. Lastly, in December 2024, the pretax margin reached its peak at 39.72%, indicating a substantial increase in profitability compared to the previous years. Overall, the trend in the pretax margin demonstrates fluctuations with notable improvements in recent years, suggesting positive developments in the company's financial performance.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Pretax margin
Martin Marietta Materials Inc
MLM
39.72%
Knife River Corporation
KNF
9.35%
MDU Resources Group Inc
MDU
11.30%
Vulcan Materials Company
VMC
15.80%