Stock Analysis
Vulcan Materials Company(Holding Company)VMC
P/E 29.92×· 5Y range 27.93–52.23×· bottom 3% of history
Sector: Basic Materials · Industry: Mining & Quarrying Of Nonmetallic Minerals (No Fuels)
AnalystsBuy30 analystsP/E 29.9× sits at the 3rd percentile of its 5.086926762491444-year history.
Cash covers 4% of debt · Q2 2026.
PMP Verdict
Strong business, attractive price
Strengths
- Quality97
- Financial Health73
High-quality business at an attractive price.
Market context
+2.1% today· Z 1.2σ
Bull Case
- ✓Piotroski F-Score 9/9 — high earnings quality
- ✓Altman Z 3.5 — safe-zone balance sheet
- ✓P/E 29.9× at bottom 3% of 5-year history
What's happening with VMC
Profile
Strong earnings quality; moat lags behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation69/100 · Moderate
- P/E vs own history (3th pct)25/25
- FCF yield (3.1%)12/25
- P/S (4.1x)20/25
- EV/EBIT (23.2x)12/25
- Growth72/100 · Moderate
- Revenue CAGR (9.4%)12/25
- Net income CAGR (12.6%)20/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (12.7%)20/25
- Fwd implied growth (23.8%)20/25
- Profitability64/100 · Moderate
- ROIC (9.8%)12/25
- ROE (13.1%)12/25
- Net margin (13.7%)20/25
- Operating margin (20.2%)20/25
- Financial Health73/100 · Moderate
- Altman Z (3.46)25/25
- Current ratio (1.76)18/25
- Interest coverage (7.3x)18/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 29%)12/25
- Quality97/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (9/9)25/25
- Beneish M (-2.53)25/25
- FCF conversion (92%)22/25
- Margin stability (σ 3.8%)25/25
- Moat49/100 · Weak
- ROIC >12% years (0/10 yrs)0/25
- Median gross margin (25.6%)6/25
- FCF-positive years (10/10 yrs)25/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst 7.9%)18/25
About Vulcan Materials Company(Holding Company)
Vulcan Materials is the United States' largest producer of construction aggregates (crushed stone, sand, and gravel). Show more
Its largest markets include Texas, California, Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, and Alabama. In 2024, Vulcan sold 219.9 million tons of aggregates, 13.6 million tons of asphalt mix, and 3.6 million cubic yards of ready-mix. As of Dec. 31, 2024, the company had 16.5 billion tons of aggregate reserves.
Headquarters: BIRMINGHAM, AL · Employees: 11,172 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
69BP/E (TTM)29.9xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 27.9x–52.2x · 3rd pct
P/FCF30.9xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield3.1%C
Grade C: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: 1.5%–3.3% · 95th pct
P/S (TTM)4.11xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 2.8x–5.6x · 36th pct
EV/EBIT23.2xC
Grade C: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 21.6x–35.5x · 3rd pct
EV/Sales4.4xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E24.2xB
Grade B: FairPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio3.93xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio1.97B
Grade B: FairFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield0.83%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio23.7%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
64BROIC9.8%C
Grade C: AverageNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE13.1%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA6.7%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin13.7%A
Grade A: HighNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin20.2%C
Grade C: AverageTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin27.5%D
Grade D: LowGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin12.7%C
Grade C: AverageFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin12.0%C
Grade C: AverageTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
72B+Revenue CAGR9.4%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR12.6%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)12.7%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth23.8%C
Grade C: MedAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)-2.9%A
Grade A: BuybacksShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income4.9%A
Grade A: LowStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue0.7%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
73B+Altman Z-Score3.46A
Grade A: SafeBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio1.76xC
Grade C: OkCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio1.20xA
Grade A: High(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage7.3xC
Grade C: OkEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment4.6yC
Grade C: AverageYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT2.9xC
Grade C: MedLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.58xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.04xD
Grade D: ThinCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
97A+Piotroski F-Score9/9A
Grade A: StrongFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.53A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion92.1%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability3.8%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue9.6%C
Grade C: AverageTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.49xD
Grade D: LowRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hill J Thomas Filed | Hill J Thomas | SellOpen market sale | -4000 | |
Hill J Thomas Filed | Hill J Thomas | SellOpen market sale | -542 | |
Hill J Thomas Filed | Hill J Thomas | SellOpen market sale | -3762 | |
Hill J Thomas Filed | Hill J Thomas | SellOpen market sale | -5696 | |
Hill J Thomas Filed | Hill J Thomas | Option exercise | -26100 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hill J Thomas Filed | Hill J Thomas | Option exercise | -27000 | |
Hill J Thomas Filed | Hill J Thomas | Option exercise | -24800 | |
Hill J Thomas Filed | Hill J Thomas | Option exercise | -21670 |
Option exercise (M) rows report a derivative leg, not an open-market sale — a paired negative entry is the option position being consumed.
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
49D+ROIC >12% Years0/10 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)25.6%D
Grade D: WeakMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years10/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor7.9%A
Grade A: DurableWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$8.61
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$1.50
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$65.42
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$4.94B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$194.20M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$4.75B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$8.49B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability2.07xA
Grade A: SolidTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$33.38B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta1.03B
Grade B: MarketPrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Vulcan Materials Company(Holding Company) (VMC)
VMC is up 2.07% at the last close. Vulcan Materials Company(Holding Company) meets 9 of 9 Piotroski F-Score criteria, placing its fundamental strength in the top tier of US-listed stocks. Altman Z-Score of 3.46 sits comfortably in the safe zone (≥ 2.99), indicating low bankruptcy risk.
- Beneish M-Score of -2.53 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Takes ~4.6 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
See how VMC ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all VMC moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15 | Regular | 251.51 | +4.03% | 3.54 |
| Oct 15 | After-hours | 252.40 | +4.40% | 3.85 |
| Sep 21 | Regular | 247.51 | +2.77% | 2.56 |
| Sep 21 | After-hours | 246.20 | +2.23% | 2.16 |
Frequently Asked Questions about VMC
What is the current Vulcan Materials Company(Holding Company) (VMC) stock price?
VMC is trading at $257.63 at the last market close, up 2.07% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks VMC pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is VMC stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Vulcan Materials Company(Holding Company)'s financial health at 73/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is VMC stock overvalued?
Vulcan Materials Company(Holding Company) trades at a trailing P/E of 29.9 and our valuation score rates it 69/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Vulcan Materials Company(Holding Company) report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for VMC. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Vulcan Materials Company(Holding Company) operate in?
Vulcan Materials Company(Holding Company) operates in the Basic Materials sector, within the Mining & Quarrying Of Nonmetallic Minerals (No Fuels) industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Vulcan Materials Company(Holding Company) do?
Vulcan Materials is the United States' largest producer of construction aggregates (crushed stone, sand, and gravel).
About Vulcan Materials Company(Holding Company) (VMC) Stock
Vulcan Materials Company(Holding Company) (VMC) is a US-listed stock operating in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Mining & Quarrying Of Nonmetallic Minerals (No Fuels) industry. As of the latest update, Vulcan Materials Company(Holding Company) is trading at $257.63, up 2.07% on the day with a market capitalization of $33.4 billion. The financial health score for VMC is 73/100, which indicates good financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for VMC stock.
VMC Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
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- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time VMC stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for VMC with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Vulcan Materials Company(Holding Company) across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 73/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for VMC.
- Sector peers: Compare VMC against 5 other basic materials stocks on key financial metrics.
Is VMC a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Vulcan Materials Company(Holding Company) (VMC) as an investment. The financial health score of 73/100 suggests good financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.Vulcan Materials Company(Holding Company) (VMC) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.