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

Investors may react cautiously to news that Vulcan Materials Company's revenues are forecasted to be lower than last year's. Such declines are likely to have a negative effect on the company's bottom line, which can lead to concerns about profitability and hinder investor confidence in the company's future performance.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 2.859000
forwardPE 30.543003
debtToEquity 49.475000
earningsGrowth -0.246000
revenueGrowth -0.083000
grossMargins 0.261490
operatingMargins 0.210440
trailingEps 6.390000
forwardEps 9.080000

VMC's current ratio, being 2.859, means the company is well-positioned to meet its short-term debt obligations. This reflects VMC's strong liquidity, as its cash reserves and current assets provide more than enough coverage for its immediate liabilities.
VMC's low earnings and revenue growth point to a likely decrease in profits. This suggests that the company is facing financial difficulties and may struggle to maintain its current level of profitability.
Vulcan Materials Company's negative gross and operating margins indicate that the company is unable to generate profit from its core business activities. This suggests financial strain and could be a sign of deeper cost management issues.
With a forward EPS greater than its trailing EPS, VMC is expected to see higher profitability this year. The forecasted increase in earnings reflects optimism about the company's financial growth and potential for improved performance over the prior year.

Price projections:

Price projections for VMC
Price projections for VMC

Price projections for VMC have been revised downward over time, signaling decreasing optimism about the company's outlook. Analysts appear to be adjusting their expectations as concerns about future performance grow.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for VMC
Recommendations trend for VMC


Vulcan Materials Company has recently received a buy bias from analysts, indicating that the stock is being perceived as a favorable investment. This positive sentiment could encourage investors to see Vulcan Materials Company as a wise place to allocate their funds, potentially leading to increased interest in the company's stock.