Analysis for VMC
$252.40
+10.63
(+4.40%)
- 📈 Growth — 26/30
- 💰 Profitability — 18/20
- 🏦 Financial Health — 18/20
- 💵 Valuation — 14/20
- ⚠️ Risk — 6/10
Overall Score: 80/100
Summary:
📈 Growth & Financial Trajectory
In 8 quarters, Vulcan Materials shows a positive trajectory: start revenue of $1.853B (2024 Q3) rising to $2.156B in 2026 Q2, and net income increasing from $208.4M to $324.3M. The period yields roughly +17% revenue growth and +56% net income growth, supported by sustained operating earnings.
💰 Margins & Cash Flow
- Gross Margin around 29-31% and Operating Margin around 21% in latest quarter.
- Net cash flow from operating activities: $343.5M in 2026 Q2; Net cash flow for the quarter was $145M with investing cash flow typically negative due to capex.
🛡️ Balance Sheet & Liquidity
Total assets run about $16.7–$16.9B with Equity around $8.4–$8.7B; Long-term debt around $4.3–$5.3B. Current assets and liabilities show solid liquidity (current assets ~$2.0–$2.6B vs current liabilities ~$0.7–$1.0B), implying a healthy current ratio.
⚠️ Key Drivers & Risks
- Drivers: Infrastructure spending and construction demand for aggregates; resilient nonresidential/public works activity.
- Risks: Cyclical exposure to construction markets and commodity price swings; valuation sensitivity to infrastructure cycles and leverage levels.
📊 Key Financial Fundamentals
Valuation Multiples
Market Cap
$32.37B
P/E Ratio
29.01
Forward P/E
26.77
P/S Ratio
3.99
P/B Ratio
4.52
EV / EBITDA
15.44
Profitability & Returns
Gross Margin
27.51%
Operating Margin
20.24%
Net Margin
13.75%
ROE
13.06%
ROIC
8.61%
Financial Health & Liquidity
Current Ratio
1.76
Quick Ratio
1.20
Financial Scale & Cash Flow
Revenue
$8.12B
Net Income
$1.12B
FCF Yield
3.17%
Free Cash Flow
$1.03B
Total Debt To Equity
0.52