Vulcan Materials Company(Holding Company) (VMC) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1279 data points (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16)
Vulcan Materials is the United States' largest producer of construction aggregates (crushed stone, sand, and gravel). Its largest markets include Texas, California, Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, Fl...
Vulcan Materials Company(Holding Company) (VMC) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 29.92 (historical range: 27.93–52.23, median: 37.28), placing it at the 3th percentile — cheap relative to its history, P/S ratio of 4.11 (range: 2.76–5.56, 36th percentile — below its historical average), EV/EBITDA of 23.21 (range: 21.62–35.52, 3th percentile).
Vulcan Materials Company(Holding Company) trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 29.92 | 37.28 | 3th | cheap relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 4.11 | 4.44 | 36th | below its historical average |
| EV/EBITDA | 23.21 | 27.29 | 3th | cheap relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 3.08% | 2.31% | 95th | cheap relative to its history |
Vulcan Materials Company(Holding Company) (VMC) Valuation & P/E History
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 currently trading at $257.63 with a market capitalization of $33.4 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for VMC based on 1279 data points covering 2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 29.92 is below the historical median of 37.28, placing VMC at the 3th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 4.11 compares to a median of 4.44.
VMC Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Vulcan Materials Company(Holding Company)'s current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether VMC is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests VMC is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Vulcan Materials Company(Holding Company).
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is VMC Overvalued or Undervalued?
Vulcan Materials Company(Holding Company) trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics. The overall valuation percentile of 14 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive VMC is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full VMC analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.VMC trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.