VULCAN MATERIALS CO (VMC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:VMC - US9291601097 - Common Stock
283.65 USD
+1.78 (+0.63%)
Taking everything into account, VMC scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VMC was compared to 13 industry peers in the Construction Materials industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of VMC get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. 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.
Each year in the past 5 years VMC had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
VMC has a better Return On Assets (6.59%) than 69.23% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 12.80%, VMC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.85% of the companies in the same industry.
VMC has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.67%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VMC outperforms 53.85% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VMC is below the industry average of 9.84%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.80%) for VMC is below the current ROIC(7.67%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 14.19%, 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 remained more or less at the same level.
VMC has a Operating Margin of 20.10%. This is in the better half of the industry: VMC outperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VMC has grown nicely.
VMC's Gross Margin of 28.23% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VMC is outperformed by 61.54% of its industry peers.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, VMC has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for VMC remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, VMC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.05 indicates that VMC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
VMC's Altman-Z score of 4.05 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VMC outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VMC is 4.15, which is a neutral value as it means it would take VMC, 4.15 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
VMC has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.15. This is amongst the best in the industry. VMC outperforms 84.62% 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 in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.5 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.15 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.05 |
ROIC/WACC0.75
WACC10.2%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.23, VMC is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.15% of the companies in the same industry.
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's Quick ratio of 1.56 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VMC outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.23 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.56 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 23.87% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 9.91% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
VMC shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.54%.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.52% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.84% 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 7.87% on average per year.
EPS Next Y13.15%
EPS Next 2Y15.18%
EPS Next 3Y15.79%
EPS Next 5Y11.84%
Revenue Next Year8.59%
Revenue Next 2Y7.64%
Revenue Next 3Y7.15%
Revenue Next 5Y7.87%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 33.53, 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.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.51. VMC is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
VMC is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.36.
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 34.98, VMC is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.36 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VMC is valued a bit more expensive than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
VMC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 35.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.92 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
VMC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
VMC's earnings are expected to grow with 15.79% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.55
PEG (5Y)3.38
EPS Next 2Y15.18%
EPS Next 3Y15.79%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
VMC has a yearly dividend return of 0.69%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.99, VMC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.69, VMC pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.69% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of VMC grows each year by 8.29%, which is quite nice.
VMC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 2Y15.18%
EPS Next 3Y15.79%
NYSE:VMC (11/19/2025, 2:58:28 PM)
283.65
+1.78 (+0.63%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners94.85%
Inst Owner Change0.19%
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner Change-65.65%
Market Cap37.48B
Revenue(TTM)7.88B
Net Income(TTM)1.12B
Analysts80
Price Target318.21 (12.18%)
Short Float %2.93%
Short Ratio4.19
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.69% |
Yearly Dividend1.85
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.29%
DP22.91%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years12
Ex-Date
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)2.94%
PT rev (3m)3.84%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-7.34%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.49%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.94%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.31%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.63%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.41%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.36 | ||
| P/S | 4.75 | ||
| P/FCF | 35.53 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.91 | ||
| P/B | 4.29 | ||
| P/tB | 12.09 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.92 |
EPS(TTM)8.46
EY2.98%
EPS(NY)10
Fwd EY3.53%
FCF(TTM)7.98
FCFY2.81%
OCF(TTM)12.94
OCFY4.56%
SpS59.66
BVpS66.11
TBVpS23.45
PEG (NY)2.55
PEG (5Y)3.38
Graham Number112.18
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 | 4.05 |
F-Score6
WACC10.2%
ROIC/WACC0.75
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 Y13.15%
EPS Next 2Y15.18%
EPS Next 3Y15.79%
EPS Next 5Y11.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.54%
Revenue growth 3Y10.14%
Revenue growth 5Y8.52%
Sales Q2Q%14.35%
Revenue Next Year8.59%
Revenue Next 2Y7.64%
Revenue Next 3Y7.15%
Revenue Next 5Y7.87%
EBIT growth 1Y16.34%
EBIT growth 3Y16.24%
EBIT growth 5Y10.38%
EBIT Next Year77.88%
EBIT Next 3Y28.95%
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 5 / 10 to VMC.
What is the valuation status of VULCAN MATERIALS CO (VMC) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 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 6 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for VMC stock?
The financial health rating of VULCAN MATERIALS CO (VMC) is 6 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for VULCAN MATERIALS CO?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of VULCAN MATERIALS CO (VMC) is expected to grow by 13.15% in the next year.