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.
10.07%
ROE above 1.5x MLM's 5.41%. David Dodd would confirm if such superior profitability is sustainable.
4.67%
ROA above 1.5x MLM's 2.52%. David Dodd would verify if the company’s niche or scale drives superior asset efficiency.
3.91%
ROCE 1.25-1.5x MLM's 3.47%. Bruce Berkowitz would confirm if the firm’s capital structure drives superior returns.
31.50%
Gross margin 1.25-1.5x MLM's 25.90%. Bruce Berkowitz would confirm if this advantage is sustainable.
9.26%
Operating margin below 50% of MLM's 29.15%. Michael Burry would investigate whether this signals deeper issues.
13.96%
Net margin 50-75% of MLM's 22.32%. Martin Whitman would question if fundamental disadvantages limit net earnings.