Vulcan Materials (VMC) Stock Analysis

November 11, 2026

This is a peer-relative look at Vulcan Materials (VMC): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Materials peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.

Company Profile

Company profile fields for Vulcan Materials (VMC)
Profile Item	VMC
Name	Vulcan Materials Company
Country/Region	United States
GICS Sector	Materials
GICS Industry Group	Materials
GICS Industry	Construction Materials
GICS Sub-Industry	Construction Materials
Market Capitalization	36.29 billion USD
Currency	USD
Exchange	NYSE
Listing Date	February 21, 1973
Security Type	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

VMC

GSPC

Vulcan Materials (VMC) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Vulcan Materials (VMC) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Vulcan Materials (VMC) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Vulcan Materials (VMC) metric values compared with Materials industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: VMC	Industry group median
Total Return (1Y)	2.25%	19.59%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	12.53%	18.91%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	8.08%	5.70%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

VMC

GSPC

Vulcan Materials (VMC) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Vulcan Materials (VMC) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Vulcan Materials (VMC) metric values compared with Materials industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: VMC	Industry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	30.13%	52.82%
Beta (5Y)	0.98	0.97
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-32.50%	-58.44%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. VMC is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Vulcan Materials (VMC) metric values compared with Materials industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: VMC	Industry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	-0.07	0.32
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	-0.09	0.47

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Vulcan Materials (VMC) posts ROE of 12.88%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.

VMC

Materials industry group

12.88%

Group distribution

Max: 52.88%
Q3: 19.49%
VMC: 12.88%
Median: 8.76%
Q1: -3.41%
Min: -32.81%

Largest peers

SCCO: 52.88%
NEM: 27.26%
BHP: 24.00%
AEM: 23.24%
RIO: 19.31%
LIN: 17.72%
VMC: 12.88%

Where Vulcan Materials (VMC) stands on ROE within its Materials peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Margin (TTM)

Vulcan Materials (VMC) keeps 13.78% of revenue as net profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal net margin range. Its full cost stack is taking a typical share of sales for the industry.

VMC

Materials industry group

13.78%

Group distribution

Max: 38.66%
Q3: 15.98%
VMC: 13.78%
Median: 5.28%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: -20.40%

Largest peers

AEM: 41.01%
SCCO: 37.16%
NEM: 34.73%
RIO: 19.59%
LIN: 19.34%
BHP: 16.73%
VMC: 13.78%

Where Vulcan Materials (VMC) stands on net margin within its Materials peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Vulcan Materials (VMC) turns 23.95% of revenue into operating profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal operating margin range. Its core cost structure looks typical for the industry.

VMC

Materials industry group

23.95%

Group distribution

Max: 66.70%
Q3: 28.92%
VMC: 23.95%
Median: 12.56%
Q1: 3.28%
Min: -14.07%

Largest peers

SCCO: 59.94%
AEM: 55.49%
NEM: 49.99%
BHP: 43.34%
RIO: 28.05%
LIN: 27.97%
VMC: 23.95%

Where Vulcan Materials (VMC) stands on operating margin within its Materials peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability Metrics

Vulcan Materials (VMC) metric values compared with Materials industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: VMC	Industry group median
ROE (TTM)	12.88%	8.76%
ROA (TTM)	5.89%	4.42%
Net Margin (TTM)	13.78%	5.28%
Operating Margin (TTM)	23.95%	12.56%
Gross Margin (TTM)	27.48%	27.57%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Vulcan Materials (VMC) grew revenue 7.06%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

Vulcan Materials (VMC): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Materials industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

Vulcan Materials (VMC) grew earnings per share 18.39%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Bottom-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

Vulcan Materials (VMC): EPS Growth across different time periods, set against Materials industry-group medians.

Growth Metrics

Vulcan Materials (VMC) metric values compared with Materials industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: VMC	Industry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)	7.06%	8.36%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	2.77%	0.59%
EPS Growth (YoY)	18.39%	-1.73%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	23.46%	2.12%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Vulcan Materials (VMC) has current ratio of 1.43, in the tighter-liquidity quartile for its industry. The short-term cushion is thinner than most peers carry, even if the absolute comfort level still depends on the business model.

VMC

Materials industry group

1.43

Group distribution

Max: 5.96
Q3: 3.30
Median: 2.24
Q1: 1.45
VMC: 1.43
Min: 0.16

Largest peers

SCCO: 4.31
AEM: 2.75
NEM: 2.45
BHP: 1.89
VMC: 1.43
RIO: 1.42
LIN: 0.86

Where Vulcan Materials (VMC) stands on current ratio within its Materials peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Vulcan Materials (VMC) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.63, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.

VMC

Materials industry group

0.63

Group distribution

Max: 1.98
Q3: 0.89
VMC: 0.63
Median: 0.47
Q1: 0.13
Min: 0.00

Largest peers

LIN: 0.65
SCCO: 0.63
VMC: 0.63
BHP: 0.50
RIO: 0.32
NEM: 0.16
AEM: 0.01

Where Vulcan Materials (VMC) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Materials peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength Metrics

Vulcan Materials (VMC) metric values compared with Materials industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: VMC	Industry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)	1.43	2.24
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	0.63	0.47
Net Debt / EBITDA	2.27	1.37

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Vulcan Materials (VMC) has dividend yield of 0.72%, in the industry’s normal income range. It provides a meaningful dividend without the red flag of an unusually high headline yield.

VMC

Materials industry group

0.72%

Group distribution

Max: 4.52%
Q3: 1.85%
VMC: 0.72%
Median: 0.38%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Largest peers

RIO: 5.59%
SCCO: 2.30%
BHP: 2.19%
LIN: 1.21%
AEM: 0.93%
NEM: 0.87%
VMC: 0.72%

Where Vulcan Materials (VMC) stands on dividend yield within its Materials peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Vulcan Materials (VMC) has payout ratio of 24.26%, within the industry’s typical payout band. The dividend shares profits with investors while leaving earnings coverage that looks normal for the peer group.

VMC

Materials industry group

24.26%

Group distribution

Max: 83.62%
Q3: 41.37%
VMC: 24.26%
Median: 9.54%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Largest peers

BHP: 68.84%
RIO: 54.46%
SCCO: 52.43%
LIN: 41.83%
VMC: 24.26%
AEM: 14.26%
NEM: 11.95%

Where Vulcan Materials (VMC) stands on payout ratio within its Materials peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

Vulcan Materials (VMC) metric values compared with Materials industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: VMC	Industry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)	0.72%	0.38%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	24.26%	9.54%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Vulcan Materials (VMC) trades at P/E ratio of 33.46, in the richer earnings-multiple quartile for its industry. That premium needs support from growth, durable earnings, or stronger business quality.

VMC

Materials industry group

33.46

Group distribution

Max: 59.00
VMC: 33.46
Q3: 32.93
Median: 18.82
Q1: 11.96
Min: 3.93

Largest peers

LIN: 34.21
VMC: 33.46
SCCO: 22.27
BHP: 20.70
AEM: 15.61
NEM: 14.03
RIO: 11.35

Where Vulcan Materials (VMC) stands on P/E ratio within its Materials peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Vulcan Materials (VMC) trades at 4.53 on P/S ratio, in the higher sales-valuation quartile. Investors are paying up for each dollar of revenue, so stronger margins, growth, or revenue quality need to carry that price.

VMC

Materials industry group

4.53

Group distribution

Max: 9.62
VMC: 4.53
Q3: 4.34
Median: 1.87
Q1: 0.73
Min: 0.00

Largest peers

SCCO: 8.34
LIN: 6.53
AEM: 6.44
NEM: 4.72
VMC: 4.53
BHP: 3.46
RIO: 2.20

Where Vulcan Materials (VMC) stands on P/S ratio within its Materials peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Vulcan Materials (VMC) trades at 4.31 on P/B ratio, in the higher book-value quartile. The market is paying a premium to book, so stronger ROE, cleaner assets, or a better growth profile need to justify it.

VMC

Materials industry group

4.31

Group distribution

Max: 6.59
VMC: 4.31
Q3: 3.55
Median: 2.08
Q1: 1.26
Min: -0.17

Largest peers

SCCO: 10.89
LIN: 6.00
VMC: 4.31
BHP: 3.98
NEM: 3.53
AEM: 3.27
RIO: 2.08

Where Vulcan Materials (VMC) stands on P/B ratio within its Materials peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

Vulcan Materials (VMC) metric values compared with Materials industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: VMC	Industry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)	33.46	18.82
P/S Ratio (TTM)	4.53	1.87
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	4.31	2.08
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	1.96%	3.08%