Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Basic Materials
Industry: Building Materials

Vulcan Materials Company produces and supplies construction aggregates in the United States. It operates through three segments: Aggregates, Asphalt, and Concrete. The company provides crushed stone, sand and gravel, sand, and other aggregates for use in construction and maintenance of highways, streets, and other public works, as well as in the construction of housing and commercial, industrial, and other nonresidential facilities; aggregates that are used as ballast for construction and maintenance of railroad tracks; riprap and jetty stones for use in erosion control along roads and waterways; asphalt mix; asphalt construction paving services; and ready-mixed concrete products. The company was formerly known as Virginia Holdco, Inc. and changed its name to Vulcan Materials Company. Vulcan Materials Company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for VMC
Revenue projections for VMC

Vulcan Materials Company is projected to see a decline in revenue compared to last year, which could lead to investor caution. A drop in earnings is often viewed as a negative signal for profitability, making it more difficult for the company to maintain investor confidence in its financial health.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 2.589000
forwardPE 27.765924
debtToEquity 61.249000
earningsGrowth 0.297000
revenueGrowth 0.074000
grossMargins 0.276840
operatingMargins 0.150640
trailingEps 8.440000
forwardEps 10.708090

VMC's current ratio of 2.589 indicates strong liquidity, meaning the company can comfortably meet its short-term debt obligations. This financial position reflects VMC's ability to use its cash reserves and current assets to cover liabilities without facing any cash flow issues.
Vulcan Materials Company's Forward PE being in a good range indicates that the stock is valued appropriately based on its earnings. This suggests the stock is not overpriced and leaves room for growth, providing investors with an opportunity for potential appreciation in value.
VMC's forward EPS being higher than its trailing EPS signals anticipated growth in profitability for the current financial year. This suggests that VMC is on track to improve its earnings, outpacing the previous year's performance and reflecting positive market expectations.

Price projections:

Price projections for VMC
Price projections for VMC

Price projections for VMC have consistently been revised upward, suggesting that analysts are increasingly optimistic about the company's performance. This trend reflects a positive outlook for VMC's future.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for VMC
Insider Transactions for VMC


13 transactions to sell Vulcan Materials Company occurred, with market price at 288.2861515925481.The period under consideration saw no sell transactions.Investors have shown more interest in buying than selling Vulcan Materials Company at current price levels, which may point to a positive market sentiment. This could indicate that investors are expecting favorable results from the stock in the near future.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for VMC
Recommendations trend for VMC


Vulcan Materials Company has been receiving a buy bias from analysts, indicating confidence in its investment potential. This could drive more investors to view Vulcan Materials Company as a reliable choice for their money, offering a promising avenue for future growth and financial gains.