VULCAN MATERIALS CO (VMC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:VMC • US9291601097

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266.23 USD
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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.

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1. VMC Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year VMC was profitable.
  • VMC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • VMC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • VMC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
VMC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFVMC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.45%, VMC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a decent Return On Equity value of 12.63%, VMC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.79%, VMC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for VMC is in line with the industry average of 8.87%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (7.51%) for VMC is below the current ROIC(7.79%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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%
VMC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVMC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 13.56%, 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 grown nicely.
  • The Operating Margin of VMC (19.73%) is better than 76.92% of its industry peers.
  • VMC's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • VMC has a Gross Margin of 27.38%. This is in the lower half of the industry: VMC underperforms 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 RankSector 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%
VMC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVMC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

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2. VMC Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so VMC is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, VMC has less shares outstanding
  • VMC has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, VMC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
VMC Yearly Shares OutstandingVMC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
VMC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsVMC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

  • VMC has an Altman-Z score of 3.92. This indicates that VMC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • VMC has a Altman-Z score of 3.92. This is amongst the best in the industry. VMC outperforms 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.85 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VMC outperforms 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.
  • VMC has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.51) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.51
Debt/FCF 3.85
Altman-Z 3.92
ROIC/WACC0.73
WACC10.67%
VMC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFVMC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.3 Liquidity

  • VMC has a Current Ratio of 2.69. This indicates that VMC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • VMC has a better Current ratio (2.69) than 61.54% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.97 indicates that VMC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • VMC has a better Quick ratio (1.97) than 69.23% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.69
Quick Ratio 1.97
VMC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesVMC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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3. VMC Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • VMC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 5.97%.
  • VMC shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.20% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, VMC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.06% in the last year.
  • VMC shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.33% yearly.
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.
  • VMC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.91% yearly.
EPS Next Y17.79%
EPS Next 2Y17.36%
EPS Next 3Y17.7%
EPS Next 5Y10.87%
Revenue Next Year0.42%
Revenue Next 2Y3.73%
Revenue Next 3Y5.56%
Revenue Next 5Y6.91%

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.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
VMC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesVMC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
VMC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesVMC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 5 10 15

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4. VMC Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • VMC is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 33.32.
  • 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 (25.96), we can say VMC is valued slightly more expensively.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.29 indicates a quite expensive valuation of VMC.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VMC is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 61.54% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • VMC is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.04, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 33.32
Fwd PE 28.29
VMC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVMC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

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 61.54% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • 69.23% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VMC, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 30.62
EV/EBITDA 16.81
VMC Per share dataVMC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

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 17.70% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.87
PEG (5Y)2.98
EPS Next 2Y17.36%
EPS Next 3Y17.7%

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5. VMC Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • VMC has a yearly dividend return of 0.63%, which is pretty low.
  • VMC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.49.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.63, VMC pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.91.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.63%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of VMC grows each year by 7.78%, 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 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 Years11
Div Non Decr Years12
VMC Yearly Dividends per shareVMC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • VMC pays out 24.13% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • VMC's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP24.13%
EPS Next 2Y17.36%
EPS Next 3Y17.7%
VMC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendVMC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
VMC Dividend Payout.VMC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.VMC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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VMC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

VULCAN MATERIALS CO

NYSE:VMC (3/17/2026, 2:04:03 PM)

266.23

+0.28 (+0.11%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)02-17
Earnings (Next)04-28
Inst Owners97.82%
Inst Owner Change0.95%
Ins Owners0.21%
Ins Owner Change10.78%
Market Cap34.76B
Revenue(TTM)7.94B
Net Income(TTM)1.08B
Analysts79.31
Price Target334.45 (25.62%)
Short Float %2.96%
Short Ratio3.15
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.63%
Yearly Dividend1.98
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.78%
DP24.13%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years12
Ex-Date03-09
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)0.23%
PT rev (3m)3.06%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-7.35%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.13%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.85%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-4.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.54%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 33.32
Fwd PE 28.29
P/S 4.38
P/FCF 30.62
P/OCF 19.18
P/B 4.08
P/tB 10.68
EV/EBITDA 16.81
EPS(TTM)7.99
EY3%
EPS(NY)9.41
Fwd EY3.53%
FCF(TTM)8.69
FCFY3.27%
OCF(TTM)13.88
OCFY5.22%
SpS60.81
BVpS65.29
TBVpS24.93
PEG (NY)1.87
PEG (5Y)2.98
Graham Number108.34
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 3.92
F-Score9
WACC10.67%
ROIC/WACC0.73
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 Y17.79%
EPS Next 2Y17.36%
EPS Next 3Y17.7%
EPS Next 5Y10.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.06%
Revenue growth 3Y2.77%
Revenue growth 5Y10.33%
Sales Q2Q%3.2%
Revenue Next Year0.42%
Revenue Next 2Y3.73%
Revenue Next 3Y5.56%
Revenue Next 5Y6.91%
EBIT growth 1Y12.02%
EBIT growth 3Y15.82%
EBIT growth 5Y11.94%
EBIT Next Year51.67%
EBIT Next 3Y23.42%
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

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 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 7 / 10.


How financially healthy is VULCAN MATERIALS CO?

The financial health rating of VULCAN MATERIALS CO (VMC) is 7 / 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 17.79% in the next year.