111.48 - 114.40
76.75 - 114.39
5.09M / 4.21M (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.
3.11%
ROE 50-75% of MLM's 6.22%. Martin Whitman would question whether management can close the gap.
1.17%
ROA below 50% of MLM's 3.03%. Michael Burry would look for fundamental issues like obsolete assets or management lapses.
2.43%
ROCE below 50% of MLM's 5.31%. Michael Burry would question the viability of the firm’s strategy.
30.09%
Gross margin 1.25-1.5x MLM's 26.04%. Bruce Berkowitz would confirm if this advantage is sustainable.
7.63%
Operating margin below 50% of MLM's 20.32%. Michael Burry would investigate whether this signals deeper issues.
4.94%
Net margin below 50% of MLM's 12.88%. Michael Burry would suspect deeper competitive or structural weaknesses.