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
- In the past year VMC was profitable.
- VMC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- 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's Return On Assets of 6.45% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VMC outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
- VMC's Return On Equity of 12.63% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VMC outperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of VMC (7.79%) is better than 64.29% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for VMC is in line with the industry average of 8.95%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (7.51%) for VMC is below the current ROIC(7.79%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- VMC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 19.73%, VMC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- VMC's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- VMC has a Gross Margin (27.38%) which is in line with 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 | 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.
- 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.
2.2 Solvency
- VMC has an Altman-Z score of 4.22. This indicates that VMC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- VMC has a Altman-Z score of 4.22. This is amongst the best in the industry. VMC outperforms 85.71% 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.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.85, VMC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- VMC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51. This is a neutral value indicating VMC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- VMC's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.51 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VMC outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.22 |
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.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.69, VMC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.97 indicates that VMC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.97, VMC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.69 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.97 |
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 7.75%.
- VMC shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.20% yearly.
- VMC shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.06%.
- Measured over the past years, VMC shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.33% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.75%
EPS 3Y15.17%
EPS 5Y11.2%
EPS Q2Q%35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.06%
Revenue growth 3Y2.77%
Revenue growth 5Y10.33%
Sales Q2Q%7.42%
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 10.87% on average per year.
- VMC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.91% yearly.
EPS Next Y17.56%
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 35.65, VMC can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of VMC indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: VMC is more expensive than 71.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.51. VMC is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.95, the valuation of VMC can be described as expensive.
- VMC's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VMC to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.41), we can say VMC is valued slightly more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 35.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.95 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VMC is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 64.29% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- VMC's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 34.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.56 |
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.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as VMC's earnings are expected to grow with 17.48% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.03
PEG (5Y)3.18
EPS Next 2Y17.5%
EPS Next 3Y17.48%
5. VMC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.69%, VMC is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- VMC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.09.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, VMC's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.69% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of VMC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.78%!
- 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)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.
- VMC's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP24.13%
EPS Next 2Y17.5%
EPS Next 3Y17.48%
VMC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
297.32
-4.42 (-1.46%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Industry Strength47.83
Industry Growth37.89
Earnings (Last)04-29 2026-04-29/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-29 2026-07-29
Inst Owners97.58%
Inst Owner Change0.06%
Ins Owners0.21%
Ins Owner Change10.78%
Market Cap38.79B
Revenue(TTM)7.94B
Net Income(TTM)1.08B
Analysts78.62
Price Target329.84 (10.94%)
Short Float %3.93%
Short Ratio3.92
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.69% |
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)-1.14%
PT rev (3m)0.57%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.61%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.19%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.38%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.61%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.73%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.28%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.28%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 35.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.95 | ||
| P/S | 4.88 | ||
| P/FCF | 34.17 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.39 | ||
| P/B | 4.55 | ||
| P/tB | 11.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.56 |
EPS(TTM)8.34
EY2.81%
EPS(NY)11.03
Fwd EY3.71%
FCF(TTM)8.7
FCFY2.93%
OCF(TTM)13.9
OCFY4.67%
SpS60.87
BVpS65.35
TBVpS24.95
PEG (NY)2.03
PEG (5Y)3.18
Graham Number110.735 (-62.76%)
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 | 4.22 |
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)7.75%
EPS 3Y15.17%
EPS 5Y11.2%
EPS Q2Q%35%
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%7.42%
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 35.65 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.55.
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.