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.
6.19%
ROE above 1.5x MLM's 3.96%. David Dodd would confirm if such superior profitability is sustainable.
2.64%
ROA 1.25-1.5x MLM's 2.20%. Walter Schloss would see if improvements in asset turnover can sustain this lead.
4.84%
ROCE above 1.5x MLM's 3.16%. David Dodd would check if sustainable process or technology advantages are in play.
38.60%
Gross margin 1.25-1.5x MLM's 31.71%. Bruce Berkowitz would confirm if this advantage is sustainable.
18.68%
Operating margin 50-75% of MLM's 25.89%. Martin Whitman would question competitiveness or cost discipline.
12.87%
Net margin 50-75% of MLM's 19.22%. Martin Whitman would question if fundamental disadvantages limit net earnings.