VMC Relative Valuation
VMC's fair value is calculated using relative valuation, based on historical P/E and P/S ranges and their premiums/discounts relative to a competitor average, adjusted by weights. If the market price exceeds this fair value range, VMC is overvalued; if below, it's undervalued.
Historical Valuation
Vulcan Materials Co (VMC) is now in the Fair zone, suggesting that its current forward PE ratio of 31.06 is considered Fairly compared with the five-year average of 30.39. The fair price of Vulcan Materials Co (VMC) is between 262.21 to 308.22 according to relative valuation methord.
Relative Value
Fair Zone
262.21-308.22
Current Price:299.13
Fair
31.06
PE
1Y
3Y
5Y
16.82
EV/EBITDA
Vulcan Materials Co. (VMC) has a current EV/EBITDA of 16.82. The 5-year average EV/EBITDA is 16.39. The thresholds are as follows: Strongly Undervalued below 13.70, Undervalued between 13.70 and 15.05, Fairly Valued between 17.73 and 15.05, Overvalued between 17.73 and 19.07, and Strongly Overvalued above 19.07. The current Forward EV/EBITDA of 16.82 falls within the Historic Trend Line -Fairly Valued range.
23.94
EV/EBIT
Vulcan Materials Co. (VMC) has a current EV/EBIT of 23.94. The 5-year average EV/EBIT is 23.73. The thresholds are as follows: Strongly Undervalued below 19.93, Undervalued between 19.93 and 21.83, Fairly Valued between 25.63 and 21.83, Overvalued between 25.63 and 27.53, and Strongly Overvalued above 27.53. The current Forward EV/EBIT of 23.94 falls within the Historic Trend Line -Fairly Valued range.
4.71
PS
Vulcan Materials Co. (VMC) has a current PS of 4.71. The 5-year average PS is 3.84. The thresholds are as follows: Strongly Undervalued below 2.58, Undervalued between 2.58 and 3.21, Fairly Valued between 4.47 and 3.21, Overvalued between 4.47 and 5.10, and Strongly Overvalued above 5.10. The current Forward PS of 4.71 falls within the Overvalued range.
21.70
P/OCF
Vulcan Materials Co. (VMC) has a current P/OCF of 21.70. The 5-year average P/OCF is 19.21. The thresholds are as follows: Strongly Undervalued below 14.99, Undervalued between 14.99 and 17.10, Fairly Valued between 21.32 and 17.10, Overvalued between 21.32 and 23.43, and Strongly Overvalued above 23.43. The current Forward P/OCF of 21.70 falls within the Overvalued range.
32.78
P/FCF
Vulcan Materials Co. (VMC) has a current P/FCF of 32.78. The 5-year average P/FCF is 34.43. The thresholds are as follows: Strongly Undervalued below 24.34, Undervalued between 24.34 and 29.39, Fairly Valued between 39.48 and 29.39, Overvalued between 39.48 and 44.52, and Strongly Overvalued above 44.52. The current Forward P/FCF of 32.78 falls within the Historic Trend Line -Fairly Valued range.
Vulcan Materials Co (VMC) has a current Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio of 4.42. Compared to its 3-year average P/B ratio of 4.14 , the current P/B ratio is approximately 6.87% higher. Relative to its 5-year average P/B ratio of 3.92, the current P/B ratio is about 12.72% higher. Vulcan Materials Co (VMC) has a Forward Free Cash Flow (FCF) yield of approximately 2.73%. Compared to its 3-year average FCF yield of 2.25%, the current FCF yield is approximately 21.48% lower. Relative to its 5-year average FCF yield of 2.37% , the current FCF yield is about 14.96% lower.
4.42
P/B
Median3y
4.14
Median5y
3.92
2.73
FCF Yield
Median3y
2.25
Median5y
2.37
Competitors Valuation Multiple
The average P/S ratio for VMC's competitors is 3.25, providing a benchmark for relative valuation. Vulcan Materials Co Corp (VMC) exhibits a P/S ratio of 4.71, which is 44.91% above the industry average. Given its robust revenue growth of 14.35%, this premium appears unsustainable.
Performance Decomposition
1Y
3Y
5Y
Market capitalization of VMC increased by 6.55% over the past 1 year. The primary factor behind the change was an increase in Margin Expansion from 10.46 to 16.42.
The secondary factor is the Revenue Growth, contributed 14.35%to the performance.
Overall, the performance of VMC in the past 1 year is driven by Margin Expansion. Which is more sustainable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vulcan Materials Co (VMC) currently overvalued or undervalued?
Vulcan Materials Co (VMC) is now in the Fair zone, suggesting that its current forward PE ratio of 31.06 is considered Fairly compared with the five-year average of 30.39. The fair price of Vulcan Materials Co (VMC) is between 262.21 to 308.22 according to relative valuation methord.
What is Vulcan Materials Co (VMC) fair value?
VMC's fair value is calculated using relative valuation, based on historical P/E and P/S ranges and their premiums/discounts relative to a competitor average , adjusted by weights. The fair price of Vulcan Materials Co (VMC) is between 262.21 to 308.22 according to relative valuation methord.
How does VMC's valuation metrics compare to the industry average?
The average P/S ratio for VMC's competitors is 3.25, providing a benchmark for relative valuation. Vulcan Materials Co Corp (VMC) exhibits a P/S ratio of 4.71, which is 44.91% above the industry average. Given its robust revenue growth of 14.35%, this premium appears unsustainable.
What is the current P/B ratio for Vulcan Materials Co (VMC) as of Jan 09 2026?
As of Jan 09 2026, Vulcan Materials Co (VMC) has a P/B ratio of 4.42. This indicates that the market values VMC at 4.42 times its book value.
What is the current FCF Yield for Vulcan Materials Co (VMC) as of Jan 09 2026?
As of Jan 09 2026, Vulcan Materials Co (VMC) has a FCF Yield of 2.73%. This means that for every dollar of Vulcan Materials Co’s market capitalization, the company generates 2.73 cents in free cash flow.
What is the current Forward P/E ratio for Vulcan Materials Co (VMC) as of Jan 09 2026?
As of Jan 09 2026, Vulcan Materials Co (VMC) has a Forward P/E ratio of 31.06. This means the market is willing to pay $31.06 for every dollar of Vulcan Materials Co’s expected earnings over the next 12 months.
What is the current Forward P/S ratio for Vulcan Materials Co (VMC) as of Jan 09 2026?
As of Jan 09 2026, Vulcan Materials Co (VMC) has a Forward P/S ratio of 4.71. This means the market is valuing VMC at $4.71 for every dollar of expected revenue over the next 12 months.