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Martin Marietta Materials (Martin Marietta Materials) Degree of Financial Leverage : 1.13 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Martin Marietta Materials Degree of Financial Leverage?

Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) measures the percentage change in EPS for a unit change in Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT). Martin Marietta Materials's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 1.13. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

The industry rank for Martin Marietta Materials's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

MLM's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
57.1% of 373 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 1.02 vs MLM: 1.13

Martin Marietta Materials Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Martin Marietta Materials's Degree of Financial Leverage can be seen below:

* 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.

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Martin Marietta Materials Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Martin Marietta Materials Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.35 1.25 3.04 0.90 1.13

Martin Marietta Materials Quarterly Data
Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23
Degree of Financial Leverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.90 1.03 0.93 0.95 1.13

Competitive Comparison of Martin Marietta Materials's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Building Materials subindustry, Martin Marietta Materials's Degree of Financial Leverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Degree of Financial Leverage data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Martin Marietta Materials's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Martin Marietta Materials's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Martin Marietta Materials's Degree of Financial Leverage falls into.



Martin Marietta Materials Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Martin Marietta Materials's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( 18.82 (Dec. 2023) / 13.87 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( 1658.1 (Dec. 2023) / 1260.1 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=0.3569/0.3158
=1.13***

* 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.

** TTM data of EPS and EBIT was used to calculate Degree of Financial Leverage.
*** Please be aware that the Degree of Financial Leverage calculations are based on company-level data using the primary share class. The calculated data provided is for demonstration purposes and may slightly differ from the results displayed in the title due to potential variations caused by currency exchange rate differences throughout the year.


Martin Marietta Materials  (NYSE:MLM) Degree of Financial Leverage Explanation

Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) is a leverage ratio that measures the sensitivity of a company’s Earnings per Share (EPS) to fluctuations in its operating income, also referred to as Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), resulting from adjustments in its capital structure. DFL is an essential tool for companies to assess the appropriate level of debt or financial leverage in their capital structure. When EBIT remains relatively stable, it results in stable earnings and earnings per share. In such cases, the company may consider taking on substantial debt. However, for companies operating in industries with significant fluctuations in EBIT, it is advisable to keep debt at a manageable level.

The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be. Because interest is a fixed expense, leverage can amplify earnings and EPS. This is beneficial when EBIT is growing, but it can become problematic in tough economic conditions when EBIT is under pressure.

Be Aware

The use of financial leverage varies across different industries and business sectors, and the application of Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) should be adjusted accordingly.


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Martin Marietta Materials (Martin Marietta Materials) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
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 2022, Martin Marietta sold 207 million tons of aggregates. Martin Marietta's most important markets include Texas, Colorado, North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, accounting for most of its sales. The company also produces cement in Texas and uses its aggregates in its asphalt and ready-mixed concrete businesses. Martin's magnesia specialties business produces magnesia-based chemical products and dolomitic lime.
Executives
Craig M Latorre officer: Sr. VP, CHRO 2710 WYCLIFF ROAD, RALEIGH NC 27607
Kelly Gean Bennett officer: Sr VP, Human Resources 4123 PARKLAKE AVENUE, RALEIGH NC 27612
Sue W Cole director C/O US TRUST CO OF NORTH CAROLINA, 301 N. ELM ST., GREENSBORO NC 27401
Oliver W Brooks officer: SVP - Enterprise Excellence 4123 PARKLAKE AVENUE, RALEIGH NC 27612
John P Mohr officer: SVP - CIO 2710 WYCLIFF ROAD, RALEIGH NC 27607
Michael J Petro officer: SVP - Strategy and Development 4123 PARKLAKE AVENUE, RALEIGH NC 27612
C Howard Nye officer: Pres & Chief Operating Officer 2710 WYCLIFF ROAD, RALEIGH NC 27607
Roselyn R Bar officer: VP, Gen. Counsel and Secy C/O MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS INC, 2710 WYCLIFF ROAD, RALEIGH NC 27607
Anthony R Foxx director 2710 WYCLIFF ROAD, RALEIGH NC 27607
Zelnak Stephen P Jr director, officer: Chairman, President and CEO MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS INC, 2710 WYCLIFF ROAD, RALEIGH NC 27607
David C Wajsgras director 870 WINTER STREET, WALTHAM MA 02451
John J Koraleski director MARTIN MARIETTA, 2710 WYCLIFF ROAD, RALEIGH NC 27607
Daniel L. Grant officer: SVP - Strategy and Development 2710 WYCLIFF ROAD, RALEIGH NC 27607
Thomas Pike director C/O ACCENTURE, 161 N. CLARK STREET, 23RD FLOOR, CHICAGO IL 60601
Laree E Perez director 1111 LOUISIANA STREET, HOUSTON TX 77002