VULCAN MATERIALS CO (VMC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:VMC • US9291601097
310.86 USD
+4.94 (+1.61%)
Last: Feb 3, 2026, 12:33 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to VMC. VMC was compared to 13 industry peers in the Construction Materials industry. While VMC belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. VMC is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- VMC had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year VMC had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years VMC has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years VMC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- VMC has a better Return On Assets (6.59%) than 69.23% of its industry peers.
- VMC's Return On Equity of 12.80% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VMC outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of VMC (7.67%) is better than 61.54% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VMC is below the industry average of 9.37%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (7.67%) for VMC is above the 3 year average (6.80%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.59% | ||
| ROE | 12.8% | ||
| ROIC | 7.67% |
ROA(3y)5.26%
ROA(5y)5.14%
ROE(3y)10.67%
ROE(5y)10.39%
ROIC(3y)6.8%
ROIC(5y)6.44%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 14.19%, VMC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VMC has remained more or less at the same level.
- VMC's Operating Margin of 20.10% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VMC outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
- VMC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a Gross Margin value of 28.23%, VMC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.15% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VMC has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.19% | ||
| GM | 28.23% |
OM growth 3Y5.54%
OM growth 5Y1.72%
PM growth 3Y0.58%
PM growth 5Y-0.38%
GM growth 3Y2.91%
GM growth 5Y1.13%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), VMC is destroying value.
- VMC has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, VMC has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- VMC has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 4.28 indicates that VMC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- VMC has a Altman-Z score of 4.28. This is amongst the best in the industry. VMC outperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
- VMC has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.15. This is a neutral value as VMC would need 4.15 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of VMC (4.15) is better than 76.92% of its industry peers.
- VMC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.50. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- VMC has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.50) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.5 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.15 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.28 |
ROIC/WACC0.73
WACC10.54%
2.3 Liquidity
- VMC has a Current Ratio of 2.23. This indicates that VMC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- VMC has a Current ratio (2.23) which is in line with its industry peers.
- VMC has a Quick Ratio of 1.56. 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 (1.56) than 61.54% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.23 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.56 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- VMC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 23.87%, which is quite impressive.
- Measured over the past years, VMC shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 9.91% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, VMC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.54% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, VMC shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.52% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.87%
EPS 3Y14.29%
EPS 5Y9.91%
EPS Q2Q%27.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.54%
Revenue growth 3Y10.14%
Revenue growth 5Y8.52%
Sales Q2Q%14.35%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, VMC will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.84% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, VMC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.87% on average per year.
EPS Next Y12.7%
EPS Next 2Y14.74%
EPS Next 3Y15.19%
EPS Next 5Y11.84%
Revenue Next Year7.96%
Revenue Next 2Y6.39%
Revenue Next 3Y6.44%
Revenue Next 5Y7.87%
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 36.74 indicates a quite expensive valuation of VMC.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, VMC is valued a bit more expensive than 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of VMC to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.41), we can say VMC is valued slightly more expensively.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 31.32, which means the current valuation is very expensive for VMC.
- VMC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. VMC is more expensive than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.64, VMC is valued a bit more expensive.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 36.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 31.32 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of VMC indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: VMC is more expensive than 69.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of VMC is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 38.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.29 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of VMC may justify a higher PE ratio.
- VMC's earnings are expected to grow with 15.19% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.89
PEG (5Y)3.71
EPS Next 2Y14.74%
EPS Next 3Y15.19%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- VMC has a yearly dividend return of 0.65%, which is pretty low.
- VMC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.09.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.65, VMC pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.65% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of VMC grows each year by 8.29%, which is quite nice.
- VMC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- VMC has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.29%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years12
5.3 Sustainability
- 22.91% of the earnings are spent on dividend by VMC. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- VMC's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP22.91%
EPS Next 2Y14.74%
EPS Next 3Y15.19%
NYSE:VMC (2/3/2026, 12:33:09 PM)
310.86
+4.94 (+1.61%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-17 2026-02-17/amc
Inst Owners95.53%
Inst Owner Change-1.45%
Ins Owners0.14%
Ins Owner Change-1.93%
Market Cap41.07B
Revenue(TTM)7.88B
Net Income(TTM)1.12B
Analysts80
Price Target327.97 (5.5%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.65% |
Yearly Dividend1.85
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.29%
DP22.91%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years12
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.56%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.43%
Max EPS beat(2)3.31%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)11.73%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.43%
Max EPS beat(4)27.04%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)2.64%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)6.43%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)6.23%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.36%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.83%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.11%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.44%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.83%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.9%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.28%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.61%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.22%
PT rev (1m)0.72%
PT rev (3m)3.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.6%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.23%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.45%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.96%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.64%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 36.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 31.32 | ||
| P/S | 5.21 | ||
| P/FCF | 38.94 | ||
| P/OCF | 24.02 | ||
| P/B | 4.7 | ||
| P/tB | 13.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.29 |
EPS(TTM)8.46
EY2.72%
EPS(NY)9.93
Fwd EY3.19%
FCF(TTM)7.98
FCFY2.57%
OCF(TTM)12.94
OCFY4.16%
SpS59.65
BVpS66.1
TBVpS23.45
PEG (NY)2.89
PEG (5Y)3.71
Graham Number112.17
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.59% | ||
| ROE | 12.8% | ||
| ROCE | 9.93% | ||
| ROIC | 7.67% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.76% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.08% | ||
| OM | 20.1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.19% | ||
| GM | 28.23% | ||
| FCFM | 13.38% |
ROA(3y)5.26%
ROA(5y)5.14%
ROE(3y)10.67%
ROE(5y)10.39%
ROIC(3y)6.8%
ROIC(5y)6.44%
ROICexc(3y)7.09%
ROICexc(5y)6.8%
ROICexgc(3y)11.53%
ROICexgc(5y)11.5%
ROCE(3y)8.82%
ROCE(5y)8.34%
ROICexgc growth 3Y5.03%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.37%
ROICexc growth 3Y9.16%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.05%
OM growth 3Y5.54%
OM growth 5Y1.72%
PM growth 3Y0.58%
PM growth 5Y-0.38%
GM growth 3Y2.91%
GM growth 5Y1.13%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.46
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.5 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.15 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.89 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 90.15% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.31% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 7.42 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 73.98% | ||
| Profit Quality | 94.3% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.23 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.56 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.28 |
F-Score6
WACC10.54%
ROIC/WACC0.73
Cap/Depr(3y)113.72%
Cap/Depr(5y)105.98%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.24%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.66%
Profit Quality(3y)84.21%
Profit Quality(5y)91.47%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.87%
EPS 3Y14.29%
EPS 5Y9.91%
EPS Q2Q%27.93%
EPS Next Y12.7%
EPS Next 2Y14.74%
EPS Next 3Y15.19%
EPS Next 5Y11.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.54%
Revenue growth 3Y10.14%
Revenue growth 5Y8.52%
Sales Q2Q%14.35%
Revenue Next Year7.96%
Revenue Next 2Y6.39%
Revenue Next 3Y6.44%
Revenue Next 5Y7.87%
EBIT growth 1Y16.34%
EBIT growth 3Y16.24%
EBIT growth 5Y10.38%
EBIT Next Year76.65%
EBIT Next 3Y28.73%
EBIT Next 5Y19.4%
FCF growth 1Y68.32%
FCF growth 3Y12.87%
FCF growth 5Y6.08%
OCF growth 1Y17.52%
OCF growth 3Y11.68%
OCF growth 5Y7.45%
VULCAN MATERIALS CO / VMC FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for VMC stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to VMC.
What is the valuation status for VMC stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to VULCAN MATERIALS CO (VMC). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is VULCAN MATERIALS CO (VMC) stock?
VULCAN MATERIALS CO (VMC) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
How financially healthy is VULCAN MATERIALS CO?
The financial health rating of VULCAN MATERIALS CO (VMC) is 6 / 10.
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 12.7% in the next year.