VULCAN MATERIALS CO (VMC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:VMC • US9291601097
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This VMC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. VMC Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- VMC had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year VMC had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years VMC has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years VMC had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- VMC has a better Return On Assets (6.45%) than 69.23% of its industry peers.
- VMC has a Return On Equity of 12.63%. This is in the better half of the industry: VMC outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.79%, VMC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VMC is in line with the industry average of 8.95%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (7.79%) for VMC is above the 3 year average (7.51%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.45% | ||
| ROE | 12.63% | ||
| ROIC | 7.79% |
ROA(3y)6.06%
ROA(5y)5.43%
ROE(3y)12.11%
ROE(5y)10.98%
ROIC(3y)7.51%
ROIC(5y)6.76%
1.3 Margins
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 13.56%, VMC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VMC has grown nicely.
- VMC has a better Operating Margin (19.73%) than 76.92% of its industry peers.
- VMC's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- With a Gross Margin value of 27.38%, VMC is not doing good in the industry: 61.54% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- VMC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 19.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.56% | ||
| GM | 27.38% |
OM growth 3Y12.7%
OM growth 5Y1.46%
PM growth 3Y19.89%
PM growth 5Y2.41%
GM growth 3Y8.75%
GM growth 5Y0.75%
2. VMC Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- VMC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- VMC has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, VMC has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, VMC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- VMC has an Altman-Z score of 4.16. This indicates that VMC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- VMC has a better Altman-Z score (4.16) than 84.62% of its industry peers.
- VMC has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.85. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as VMC would need 3.85 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- VMC has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.85) than 76.92% of its industry peers.
- VMC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51. This is a neutral value indicating VMC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of VMC (0.51) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.16 |
ROIC/WACC0.71
WACC10.89%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.69 indicates that VMC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- VMC has a better Current ratio (2.69) than 61.54% of its industry peers.
- VMC has a Quick Ratio of 1.97. This is a normal value and indicates that VMC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- VMC has a better Quick ratio (1.97) than 69.23% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.69 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.97 |
3. VMC Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.97% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, VMC shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 11.20% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, VMC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.06% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 10.33% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.97%
EPS 3Y15.17%
EPS 5Y11.2%
EPS Q2Q%-21.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.06%
Revenue growth 3Y2.77%
Revenue growth 5Y10.33%
Sales Q2Q%3.2%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.87% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- Based on estimates for the next years, VMC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.91% on average per year.
EPS Next Y17.56%
EPS Next 2Y17.5%
EPS Next 3Y17.48%
EPS Next 5Y10.87%
Revenue Next Year0.37%
Revenue Next 2Y3.25%
Revenue Next 3Y5.4%
Revenue Next 5Y6.91%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. VMC Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 36.48, VMC can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- 76.92% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than VMC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.91, VMC is valued a bit more expensive.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 31.03, VMC can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VMC is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 69.23% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.99, VMC is valued a bit more expensive.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 36.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 31.03 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- VMC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. VMC is more expensive than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
- VMC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VMC is cheaper than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 33.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.23 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates VMC does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- VMC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- VMC's earnings are expected to grow with 17.48% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.08
PEG (5Y)3.26
EPS Next 2Y17.5%
EPS Next 3Y17.48%
5. VMC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- VMC has a yearly dividend return of 0.71%, which is pretty low.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.25, VMC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, VMC's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.71% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of VMC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.78%!
- VMC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- VMC has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.78%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years13
5.3 Sustainability
- 24.13% of the earnings are spent on dividend by VMC. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of VMC is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP24.13%
EPS Next 2Y17.5%
EPS Next 3Y17.48%
VMC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
291.46
+0.14 (+0.05%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Industry Strength50.93
Industry Growth32.3
Earnings (Last)02-17 2026-02-17/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29/bmo
Inst Owners97.58%
Inst Owner Change0.01%
Ins Owners0.21%
Ins Owner Change10.78%
Market Cap38.02B
Revenue(TTM)7.94B
Net Income(TTM)1.08B
Analysts78.62
Price Target332.82 (14.19%)
Short Float %3.93%
Short Ratio3.92
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.71% |
Yearly Dividend1.98
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.78%
DP24.13%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-Date03-09 2026-03-09 (0.52)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-8.54%
Min EPS beat(2)-20.4%
Max EPS beat(2)3.31%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)1.38%
Min EPS beat(4)-20.4%
Max EPS beat(4)27.04%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.37%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)5.99%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)4.54%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.59%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.29%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.11%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.49%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.83%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.11%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.58%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.3%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.53%
PT rev (1m)-0.49%
PT rev (3m)1.48%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.27%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.36%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.19%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.38%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.49%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.61%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.28%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.28%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 36.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 31.03 | ||
| P/S | 4.79 | ||
| P/FCF | 33.49 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.97 | ||
| P/B | 4.46 | ||
| P/tB | 11.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.23 |
EPS(TTM)7.99
EY2.74%
EPS(NY)9.39
Fwd EY3.22%
FCF(TTM)8.7
FCFY2.99%
OCF(TTM)13.9
OCFY4.77%
SpS60.87
BVpS65.35
TBVpS24.95
PEG (NY)2.08
PEG (5Y)3.26
Graham Number108.387 (-62.81%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.45% | ||
| ROE | 12.63% | ||
| ROCE | 9.95% | ||
| ROIC | 7.79% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.88% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.91% | ||
| OM | 19.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.56% | ||
| GM | 27.38% | ||
| FCFM | 14.3% |
ROA(3y)6.06%
ROA(5y)5.43%
ROE(3y)12.11%
ROE(5y)10.98%
ROIC(3y)7.51%
ROIC(5y)6.76%
ROICexc(3y)7.81%
ROICexc(5y)6.98%
ROICexgc(3y)12.29%
ROICexgc(5y)11.31%
ROCE(3y)9.6%
ROCE(5y)8.66%
ROICexgc growth 3Y5.72%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-2.55%
ROICexc growth 3Y9.69%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.29%
OM growth 3Y12.7%
OM growth 5Y1.46%
PM growth 3Y19.89%
PM growth 5Y2.41%
GM growth 3Y8.75%
GM growth 5Y0.75%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.48
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.85 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.89 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 90.54% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.53% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.34 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 78.3% | ||
| Profit Quality | 105.44% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.69 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.97 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.16 |
F-Score9
WACC10.89%
ROIC/WACC0.71
Cap/Depr(3y)109.14%
Cap/Depr(5y)105.84%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.29%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.88%
Profit Quality(3y)88.34%
Profit Quality(5y)88.33%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.97%
EPS 3Y15.17%
EPS 5Y11.2%
EPS Q2Q%-21.66%
EPS Next Y17.56%
EPS Next 2Y17.5%
EPS Next 3Y17.48%
EPS Next 5Y10.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.06%
Revenue growth 3Y2.77%
Revenue growth 5Y10.33%
Sales Q2Q%3.2%
Revenue Next Year0.37%
Revenue Next 2Y3.25%
Revenue Next 3Y5.4%
Revenue Next 5Y6.91%
EBIT growth 1Y12.02%
EBIT growth 3Y15.82%
EBIT growth 5Y11.94%
EBIT Next Year51.25%
EBIT Next 3Y23.19%
EBIT Next 5Y15.05%
FCF growth 1Y40.84%
FCF growth 3Y28.46%
FCF growth 5Y9.9%
OCF growth 1Y28.62%
OCF growth 3Y16.45%
OCF growth 5Y11.11%
VULCAN MATERIALS CO / VMC Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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VULCAN MATERIALS CO (VMC) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for VMC stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for VULCAN MATERIALS CO (VMC) is 36.48 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.46.
What is the expected EPS growth for VULCAN MATERIALS CO (VMC) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of VULCAN MATERIALS CO (VMC) is expected to grow by 17.56% in the next year.