Vulcan Materials Balance Sheet Health
Financial Health criteria checks 3/6
Vulcan Materials has a total shareholder equity of $8.5B and total debt of $4.6B, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 54.4%. Its total assets and total liabilities are $16.7B and $8.2B respectively. Vulcan Materials's EBIT is $1.6B making its interest coverage ratio 7.3. It has cash and short-term investments of $140.2M.
Key information
54.39%
Debt to equity ratio
US$4.61b
Debt
| Interest coverage ratio | 7.3x |
| Cash | US$140.20m |
| Equity | US$8.48b |
| Total liabilities | US$8.20b |
| Total assets | US$16.67b |
Recent financial health updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • Apr 30
Vulcan Materials: I'm Buying The Foundation Of Our Economy
Summary Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates, benefiting from an irreplaceable, geographically protected business model. VMC’s growth is underpinned by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, with peak material shipments ahead and a recession-resistant demand floor. Trading at a 7% discount to a $320 fair value estimate, VMC offers 12%–16% annualized total return potential through 2031, despite a modest 0.7% yield. Risks include potential expropriation of its Mexican quarry and execution delays, but VMC’s capital appreciation and dividend growth prospects remain compelling. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Apr 21
VMC: Highway Spending Upswing And Buybacks Will Support Margins Through Guidance Reset
Narrative Update on Vulcan Materials The analyst price target for Vulcan Materials has been trimmed by $10 to $365. This reflects updated models that incorporate slightly higher discount rates, modestly adjusted long term P/E assumptions, and recent Street research citing valuation, margin headwinds, and mixed guidance following the Q4 earnings miss.
Narrative Update • Apr 06
VMC: Post Q4 Margin Reset And Mixed Outlook Likely To Constrain Upside
Analysts have trimmed the Vulcan Materials price target by about $3 to $257. This reflects recent cuts and mixed views on margins, valuation, and demand following the Q4 earnings miss and updated guidance.Narrative Update • Mar 23
VMC: Mixed Post Q4 Outlook And Buybacks Will Likely Contain Future Upside
Vulcan Materials' analyst price target has been trimmed by about $4 to roughly $260 per share as analysts balance reduced revenue growth assumptions with slightly better margin and P/E inputs following mixed Q4 results and updated guidance across recent research notes. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Vulcan Materials reflects a split view, with some large firms lifting price targets while others turn more cautious after the Q4 earnings miss and guidance reset.Narrative Update • Mar 08
VMC: Highway Spending Upswing Will Support Margins Despite Near Term Guidance Reset
The updated analyst fair value estimate for Vulcan Materials moves slightly higher to $375 from $370, as analysts balance weaker near term guidance and Q4 margin pressure highlighted in recent downgrades with longer term earnings and margin assumptions reflected in several raised price targets. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Vulcan Materials reflects a mixed setup, with some high profile caution on valuation and guidance alongside a cluster of higher fair value markers from bullish analysts focused on the multiyear earnings story.
Narrative Update • Feb 22
VMC: Highway Spending, Capital Returns And Execution Risks Will Shape Shares Into 2026
Our updated analyst price target for Vulcan Materials edges slightly lower to about $328 from roughly $329, as analysts factor in mixed reactions to the recent Q4 earnings miss, modest volume expectations into 2026, and differing views on valuation and the pace of medium term growth. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Vulcan Materials reflects a split view, with some analysts leaning into the long term story despite the Q4 earnings miss, and others taking a more cautious stance on valuation and near term execution risks.Narrative Update • Feb 08
VMC: Highway Spending And Execution Risks Will Shape Shares Into 2026
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Vulcan Materials by about $7 to roughly $328, after recent research highlighted updated price targets, fresh bullish initiations, and reassessments of the company’s P/E assumptions and discount rate. Analyst Commentary Bullish and cautious voices are both active around Vulcan Materials right now, and the recent changes to price targets and ratings give you a useful snapshot of how the Street is thinking about valuation and execution risk.Narrative Update • Jan 24
VMC: Recent Bullish Commentary Will Likely Limit Future Return Potential
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate on Vulcan Materials to about $264 from roughly $240, reflecting updated assumptions for growth, profitability, and a higher future P/E multiple following a mix of bullish initiations and price target changes on the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Vulcan Materials shows a mixed tone, with some bullish initiations and price target changes balanced by more cautious voices that are pushing back after the stock's recent gains.Narrative Update • Jan 10
VMC: Highway Spending And Firmer Margins Will Guide Shares Into 2026
Analysts have nudged their price expectations for Vulcan Materials higher, with the implied fair value moving from about $317.70 to $321.50 as they factor in updated price targets and see potential support from highway project spending and firmer margins. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Vulcan Materials highlight a mix of optimism around project activity and pricing, alongside some quieter caution around expectations in the broader machinery and construction group.Narrative Update • Dec 26
VMC: Highway Spending Upswing Will Drive Volumes And Margin Expansion Into Late Decade
Analysts have nudged their price target on Vulcan Materials modestly higher, citing improved expectations for volumes and margins supported by accelerating U.S. infrastructure spending and firmer pricing. This results in a low single digit percentage increase that lifts the target into the low to mid 300 dollar range.Narrative Update • Dec 12
VMC: Highway Spending Upswing Will Drive Stronger Volumes And Margin Expansion
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Vulcan Materials to $370 from $340, reflecting higher confidence in margin expansion and volume upside, supported by recent price target increases and constructive sector commentary. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts have recently raised their price targets on Vulcan Materials, underscoring a constructive outlook on both near term execution and longer term earnings power.Narrative Update • Nov 28
VMC: Highway Spending Acceleration And Construction Activity Will Shape Shares Into 2026
Analysts have increased their price targets for Vulcan Materials, with the most notable raise to $340. They cite expectations of stronger volumes from accelerating highway spending and improved pricing trends.Narrative Update • Nov 12
VMC: Highway Spending And Sector Recovery Will Influence Shares Into 2026
Analysts have raised their price target for Vulcan Materials by approximately $2 to $317.70. This change reflects optimism over improving margins and anticipated benefits from infrastructure spending and industry inventory trends.Analysis Article • Nov 02
Analysts Are Updating Their Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE:VMC) Estimates After Its Third-Quarter Results
Last week saw the newest third-quarter earnings release from Vulcan Materials Company ( NYSE:VMC ), an important...Narrative Update • Oct 29
Highway Project Spending And Pricing Trends Will Sustain Balanced Opportunity Ahead
Analysts have increased their price target for Vulcan Materials from $308.50 to $315.91. They cite improving volumes, higher pricing, and positive margin trends as key factors behind the revision.Narrative Update • Oct 14
IIJA Funding And Sunbelt Projects Will Drive Long-Term Demand
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Vulcan Materials from $304.05 to $308.50, citing moderate adjustments to sector outlooks and continued profit resilience. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst coverage of Vulcan Materials reflects both optimism and caution as the company navigates changing sector dynamics and expectations for construction markets through 2026 and beyond.Analysis Article • Sep 22
Estimating The Fair Value Of Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE:VMC)
Key Insights The projected fair value for Vulcan Materials is US$336 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Vulcan...Analysis Article • Sep 08
Is Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE:VMC) Potentially Undervalued?
Today we're going to take a look at the well-established Vulcan Materials Company ( NYSE:VMC ). The company's stock saw...Narrative Update • Sep 04
IIJA Funding And Sunbelt Projects Will Drive Long-Term Demand
Analysts maintained a bullish outlook on Vulcan Materials, citing strong profit growth, sustained margin improvement, and robust revenue performance following a positive Q2 earnings report, with the consensus price target remaining unchanged at $304.05. Analyst Commentary Upward revision in price target reflects confidence in Vulcan Materials' profit growth without reliance on operating leverage.Analysis Article • Jul 03
Is Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC) Using Too Much Debt?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Jun 18
Investors Still Waiting For A Pull Back In Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE:VMC)
When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 17x, you may...Seeking Alpha • Jan 21
Vulcan Materials: Expecting Construction Market Recovery In 2025; Initiating With 'Buy'
Summary Vulcan Materials, the largest US construction aggregates supplier, is rated 'Buy' with a one-year target price of $300 per share. Strong pricing power and strategic locations enable Vulcan Materials to maintain solid pricing growth despite volume fluctuations. Anticipated high-single-digit price growth for FY25, supported by demand recovery and falling interest rates, underpins Vulcan’s growth outlook. Key risks include weather disruptions, logistics issues, and economic sensitivity, but overall, Vulcan Materials is poised to benefit from the construction market recovery. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Dec 19
Vulcan Materials: Priced For Perfection Amidst Rock-Solid Fundamentals
Summary Vulcan Materials' shares have performed well despite challenges in 2024, but a 40x earnings multiple makes current valuations too demanding. The company benefits from strong fundamentals, diverse end markets, and strategic positioning in high-growth areas, supporting long-term growth. Despite adverse weather impacting 2024 results, Vulcan expects volume growth and double-digit earnings growth in 2025, aided by recent acquisitions. Current valuations are high, making it hard to be optimistic, despite promising long-term prospects and sound business fundamentals. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Sep 29
Vulcan Materials: A Trophy-Asset Firm Whose Stock Should Be Valued As Such
Summary In real estate, trophy properties are “in-demand, unique and non-replicable.”. Vulcan Materials is a trophy company thanks to its far-flung collection of quarries (i.e., land or real estate) from which it extracts construction aggregates, which are critical to construction. Location counts a lot because it’s expensive to transport aggregates -- and Vulcan has great locations in places where the population is rising. Land use restrictions make it hard, if not impossible, for competitors to enter the market and compete with Vulcan. This moat-like characteristic reduces risk and more than supports this buyable stock’s high (by conventional standards) valuations. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaFinancial Position Analysis
Short Term Liabilities: VMC's short term assets ($2.6B) exceed its short term liabilities ($997.3M).
Long Term Liabilities: VMC's short term assets ($2.6B) do not cover its long term liabilities ($7.2B).
Debt to Equity History and Analysis
Debt Level: VMC's net debt to equity ratio (52.7%) is considered high.
Reducing Debt: VMC's debt to equity ratio has increased from 45.4% to 54.4% over the past 5 years.
Debt Coverage: VMC's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (39.1%).
Interest Coverage: VMC's interest payments on its debt are well covered by EBIT (7.3x coverage).
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/06 12:11 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/06 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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Analyst Sources
Vulcan Materials Company is covered by 37 analysts. 19 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| David Coleman | Argus Research Company |
| Adam Seiden | Barclays |
| Daniel Wang | Berenberg |