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.
5.90%
ROE above 1.5x MLM's 3.50%. David Dodd would confirm if such superior profitability is sustainable.
2.44%
ROA 1.25-1.5x MLM's 1.82%. Walter Schloss would see if improvements in asset turnover can sustain this lead.
4.27%
Positive ROCE while MLM is negative. John Neff would see if competitive strategy explains the difference.
39.45%
Gross margin 1.25-1.5x MLM's 30.04%. Bruce Berkowitz would confirm if this advantage is sustainable.
18.96%
Positive operating margin while MLM is negative. John Neff might see a significant competitive edge in operations.
12.92%
Net margin 50-75% of MLM's 18.11%. Martin Whitman would question if fundamental disadvantages limit net earnings.