Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) - $311.62 as of 1/12/2026 6:34:49 PM EST
Total Score
8 out of 30
Safety Score
51 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for VMC
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for VMC
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for VMC
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for VMC
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for VMC (51 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 5 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 4 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | -10 |
Financial Details for VMC
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | VMC |
| Company Name | Vulcan Materials Company |
| Country | N/A |
| Description | Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE: VMC), based in Birmingham, Alabama, is a premier producer of construction aggregates in the U.S., specializing in the essential building materials of crushed stone, sand, and gravel. The company boasts a diverse portfolio and extensive operations across regional markets, servicing a wide array of sectors, including residential, commercial, and public infrastructure projects. With a strategic emphasis on sustainability and innovation, Vulcan is well-positioned to adapt to the industry's evolving demands while upholding its commitment to environmental stewardship, solidifying its status as a key player in the construction materials landscape. |
| Sector Name | BASIC MATERIALS |
| Industry Name | BUILDING MATERIALS |
| Most Recent Quarter | 9/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | N/A |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 311.62 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 201.02 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 1/12/2026 6:34:49 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 939,204 |
| Average Daily Volume | 895,750 |
| 52-Week High | 311.21 |
| 52-Week Low | 213.97 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 45.64% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | N/A |
| Industry PE | 58.95 |
| Sector PE | 39.15 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 36.75 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 214.91 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 123.61 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 42.19 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 2.23 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 1.45 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 66.17 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 4.54 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 3.16 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 3.83 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 4.90 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 3.75 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 4.51 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 14 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 3 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 132,131,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 41,174,662,220 |
| Institutional Ownership | N/A |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 11/10/2025 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.4900 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.4900 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing |
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| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 1.96 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 0.66% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 1.96 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 0.66% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 20 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.73% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.77% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 6.52% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 6.75% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 7.28% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 5.61% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 23.79% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 80.80% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | -2.28% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 8.24 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 6.29 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 7.54 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 1,122,700,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 911,900,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 933,200,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 14.40% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 8.52% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 23.60% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 191,300,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 559,700,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 931,100,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -4,169,100,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -4,347,200,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 4,906,900,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 3,877,300,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 4,360,400,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.62 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.67 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 8,118,600,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 7,483,400,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 8,734,200,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 1,054,700,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 7.98 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 806,100,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 664,200,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.03 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | 0.40 |
| MACD Signal | 0.15 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 283.48 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 293.90 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 304.31 |
| Beta | 1.06 |
| RSI | 48.77 |
| 50-Day SMA | 272.80 |
| 150-Day SMA | 243.92 |
| 200-Day SMA | 224.16 |
System |
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| Modified | 1/10/2026 10:24:59 AM EST |