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.
1.83%
ROE 50-75% of MLM's 3.10%. Martin Whitman would question whether management can close the gap.
0.80%
ROA below 50% of MLM's 1.73%. Michael Burry would look for fundamental issues like obsolete assets or management lapses.
1.91%
ROCE 75-90% of MLM's 2.39%. Bill Ackman would need a credible plan to improve capital allocation.
34.56%
Gross margin 1.25-1.5x MLM's 27.59%. Bruce Berkowitz would confirm if this advantage is sustainable.
9.32%
Operating margin below 50% of MLM's 20.40%. Michael Burry would investigate whether this signals deeper issues.
4.68%
Net margin below 50% of MLM's 15.51%. Michael Burry would suspect deeper competitive or structural weaknesses.