VULCAN MATERIALS CO (VMC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:VMC • US9291601097

320.42 USD
+9.66 (+3.11%)
Last: Feb 6, 2026, 11:32 AM
Fundamental Rating

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Overall VMC gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated VMC against 13 industry peers in the Construction Materials industry. While VMC has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. VMC is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • 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 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of VMC (6.59%) is better than 69.23% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of VMC (12.80%) is better than 61.54% of its industry peers.
  • VMC has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.67%. This is in the better half of the industry: VMC outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for VMC is below the industry average of 9.19%.
  • 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 RankSector 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%
VMC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVMC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

  • VMC has a Profit Margin of 14.19%. This is in the better half of the industry: VMC outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VMC has remained more or less at the same level.
  • The Operating Margin of VMC (20.10%) is better than 76.92% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VMC has grown nicely.
  • VMC has a Gross Margin (28.23%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • VMC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
VMC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVMC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

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2. Health

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 about the same amount of shares outstanding.
  • The number of shares outstanding for VMC remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
  • VMC has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
VMC Yearly Shares OutstandingVMC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

  • VMC has an Altman-Z score of 4.33. This indicates that VMC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of VMC (4.33) is better than 84.62% 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.15, VMC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
  • VMC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.50. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.50, VMC is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.15% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.5
Debt/FCF 4.15
Altman-Z 4.33
ROIC/WACC0.73
WACC10.55%
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 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.23 indicates that VMC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • VMC has a Current ratio (2.23) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.56 indicates that VMC should not have too much problems paying 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 RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.23
Quick Ratio 1.56
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 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 23.87% over the past year.
  • VMC shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 9.91% yearly.
  • 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

  • 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.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.87% on average over the next years.
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

  • 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 stable.
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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 37.87, which means the current valuation is very expensive for VMC.
  • 76.92% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than VMC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • VMC is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.67, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.28, the valuation of VMC can be described as expensive.
  • 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.
  • VMC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.20.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 37.87
Fwd PE 32.28
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 69.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • VMC's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 40.14
EV/EBITDA 19.57
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.
  • 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)2.98
PEG (5Y)3.82
EPS Next 2Y14.74%
EPS Next 3Y15.19%

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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 2.14.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.65, VMC pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector 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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.29%
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 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • VMC pays out 22.91% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of VMC is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP22.91%
EPS Next 2Y14.74%
EPS Next 3Y15.19%
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 200M 400M 600M 800M
VMC Dividend Payout.VMC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.VMC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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VULCAN MATERIALS CO

NYSE:VMC (2/6/2026, 11:32:08 AM)

320.42

+9.66 (+3.11%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)10-30
Earnings (Next)02-17
Inst Owners95.53%
Inst Owner Change-1.45%
Ins Owners0.14%
Ins Owner Change-1.93%
Market Cap42.34B
Revenue(TTM)7.88B
Net Income(TTM)1.12B
Analysts80
Price Target327.97 (2.36%)
Short Float %3.66%
Short Ratio5.27
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector Rank
PE 37.87
Fwd PE 32.28
P/S 5.37
P/FCF 40.14
P/OCF 24.76
P/B 4.85
P/tB 13.66
EV/EBITDA 19.57
EPS(TTM)8.46
EY2.64%
EPS(NY)9.93
Fwd EY3.1%
FCF(TTM)7.98
FCFY2.49%
OCF(TTM)12.94
OCFY4.04%
SpS59.65
BVpS66.1
TBVpS23.45
PEG (NY)2.98
PEG (5Y)3.82
Graham Number112.17
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 4.33
F-Score6
WACC10.55%
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 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 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.