Should You Investigate Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE:MLM) At US$184?
Today we’re going to take a look at the well-established Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE:MLM). The company’s stock saw a decent share price growth in the teens level on the NYSE over the last few months. As a large-cap stock with high coverage by analysts, you could assume any recent changes in the company’s outlook is already priced into the stock. However, what if the stock is still a bargain? Today I will analyse the most recent data on Martin Marietta Materials’s outlook and valuation to see if the opportunity still exists.
What is Martin Marietta Materials worth?
The stock is currently trading at US$184 on the share market, which means it is overvalued by 33.6% compared to my intrinsic value of $137.98. Not the best news for investors looking to buy! If you like the stock, you may want to keep an eye out for a potential price decline in the future. Given that Martin Marietta Materials’s share is fairly volatile (i.e. its price movements are magnified relative to the rest of the market) this could mean the price can sink lower, giving us another chance to buy in the future. This is based on its high beta, which is a good indicator for share price volatility.
What kind of growth will Martin Marietta Materials generate?
Investors looking for growth in their portfolio may want to consider the prospects of a company before buying its shares. Buying a great company with a robust outlook at a cheap price is always a good investment, so let’s also take a look at the company’s future expectations. However, with a negative profit growth of -13% expected over the next couple of years, near-term growth certainly doesn’t appear to be a driver for a buy decision for Martin Marietta Materials. This certainty tips the risk-return scale towards higher risk.
Are you a shareholder? If you believe MLM is currently trading above its value, selling high and buying it back up again when its price falls towards its real value can be profitable. Given the risk from a negative growth outlook, this could be the right time to reduce your total portfolio risk. But before you make this decision, take a look at whether its fundamentals have changed.
Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping tabs on MLM for some time, now may not be the best time to enter into the stock. Its price has risen beyond its true value, on top of a negative future outlook. However, there are also other important factors which we haven’t considered today, such as the track record of its management. Should the price fall in the future, will you be well-informed enough to buy?
Price is just the tip of the iceberg. Dig deeper into what truly matters – the fundamentals – before you make a decision on Martin Marietta Materials. You can find everything you need to know about Martin Marietta Materials in the latest infographic research report. If you are no longer interested in Martin Marietta Materials, you can use our free platform to see my list of over 50 other stocks with a high growth potential.
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