Martin Marietta Materials Inc (MLM)

Pretax margin

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) (ttm) US$ in thousands 2,597,000 2,586,900 2,669,000 2,736,800 1,492,800 1,382,900 1,213,200 1,230,900 1,091,100 1,026,000 973,800 804,400 855,600 896,000 953,700 944,600 889,200 837,241 776,141 736,500
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 6,536,000 6,512,200 6,617,300 6,674,100 6,777,200 6,645,500 6,463,100 6,284,000 6,160,700 6,180,600 5,926,200 5,662,400 5,414,000 5,097,200 4,861,300 4,754,000 4,729,800 4,650,630 4,749,480 4,758,350
Pretax margin 39.73% 39.72% 40.33% 41.01% 22.03% 20.81% 18.77% 19.59% 17.71% 16.60% 16.43% 14.21% 15.80% 17.58% 19.62% 19.87% 18.80% 18.00% 16.34% 15.48%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $2,597,000K ÷ $6,536,000K
= 39.73%

Martin Marietta Materials Inc's pretax margin has shown fluctuation over the analyzed period, ranging from a low of 14.21% on March 31, 2022, to a high of 41.01% on March 31, 2024. The trend indicates an overall positive performance, with an increasing trend observed from the beginning of the period until March 31, 2024. However, there was a slight dip in the pretax margin in the subsequent quarters, hovering around the high 30% range towards the end of the analyzed period.

The volatility in the pretax margin could be influenced by various factors such as changes in revenue, operating costs, and other expenses impacting the company's profitability. It is essential for investors and stakeholders to closely monitor these fluctuations to assess the company's operational efficiency and financial health accurately.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Pretax margin
Martin Marietta Materials Inc
MLM
39.73%
Knife River Corporation
KNF
9.35%
MDU Resources Group Inc
MDU
5.16%
Vulcan Materials Company
VMC
15.80%