111.48 - 114.40
76.75 - 114.40
5.09M / 4.23M (Avg.)
23.96 | 4.77
Profitability reveals how effectively the business turns revenues into profits. Higher and improving margins or returns on capital suggest a durable competitive advantage, supporting a stronger intrinsic valuation.
2.77%
ROE 50-75% of MLM's 5.40%. Martin Whitman would question whether management can close the gap.
1.01%
ROA below 50% of MLM's 2.55%. Michael Burry would look for fundamental issues like obsolete assets or management lapses.
1.94%
ROCE below 50% of MLM's 4.51%. Michael Burry would question the viability of the firm’s strategy.
30.52%
Gross margin 1.25-1.5x MLM's 23.41%. Bruce Berkowitz would confirm if this advantage is sustainable.
7.03%
Operating margin below 50% of MLM's 17.97%. Michael Burry would investigate whether this signals deeper issues.
4.72%
Net margin below 50% of MLM's 11.25%. Michael Burry would suspect deeper competitive or structural weaknesses.