Vulcan Materials Company VMC
Composite 51/100; the shares have moved about 30% annualised. Names that move more contribute more risk for the same amount invested, and our composite reflects how strong the evidence for this one is right now.
Valuation ranks 29/100 — a moderate mark against it.
Growth ranks 69/100 — a moderate point in its favour. Quality ranks 64/100 — a moderate point in its favour. Balance-sheet strength ranks 62/100 — a moderate point in its favour.
Valuation ranks 29/100 — a moderate mark against it. Momentum ranks 30/100 — a moderate mark against it. Income ranks 42/100 — a slight mark against it.
What the company does Vulcan Materials (VMC) produces and supplies construction aggregates—crushed stone, sand, gravel, asphalt mix, and ready-mixed concrete—primarily for infrastructure, housing, and nonresidential projects across the U.S.
Key financials VMC reports strong profitability with ROE 13.2%, ROA 6.0%, and ROCE 12.2%. Margins are healthy: gross 27.5%, operating 21.6%, net 13.8%. Revenue grew 6.9% and EPS 19.1%, supported by a perfect Piotroski F-Score 9/9 and Altman Z 4.09.
Stock health Quality (63.9) and growth (68.2) scores are above average, but valuation (28.3) and momentum (28.8) are weak. Leverage is moderate (Debt/Equity 0.58), with solid interest coverage (4.02) and liquidity (Current ratio 1.76).
Price vs fair value VMC trades at a discount of 25.40% to the analyst mean target of 325.74. - Headline questions fair value: "Has Vulcan Materials (VMC) Run Too Far Above Fair Value?" (2026-08-29) - Forward P/E 29.67 and PEG 3.41 are high versus peers. - RSI(14) at 33.50 signals oversold momentum. - Dividend yield 0.8% is low; payout ratio 24.2% is conservative.
Looking forward Forward estimates imply continued earnings growth, but valuation and momentum scores suggest limited upside near term. Monitor infrastructure spending trends and regional demand shifts for signals on margin sustainability.
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