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

With VMC's revenue expected to be lower than the previous year, investors may become cautious. Declining revenues often negatively impact the bottom line, reducing profitability and raising concerns among investors about the company's ability to maintain strong financial performance moving forward.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 2.686000
forwardPE 27.353415
debtToEquity 57.785000
earningsGrowth -0.138000
revenueGrowth 0.032000
grossMargins 0.273840
operatingMargins 0.175360
trailingEps 8.140000
forwardEps 10.701040

Vulcan Materials Company's current ratio of 2.686 highlights the company's ability to easily cover its short-term debt using its available cash and assets. This indicates a strong liquidity position, ensuring Vulcan Materials Company is unlikely to face difficulties in meeting immediate financial obligations.
Vulcan Materials Company's Forward PE is in a strong range, indicating that its stock price compares well with its earnings. The stock is not considered overpriced, leaving ample room for growth and making it a promising option for investors looking for value and future returns.
Vulcan Materials Company's low earnings and revenue growth suggest shrinking profits are likely. This could reflect broader financial struggles, signaling that the company might face difficulties in sustaining its profitability.
VMC's negative gross and operating margins suggest the company is not generating profit from either its production process or day-to-day operations. This could signal cost overruns or difficulties in maintaining revenue levels.
VMC's forward EPS is greater than its trailing EPS, indicating that the company is expected to deliver higher profitability this year. This suggests that VMC is projected to improve its earnings, reflecting positive growth compared to last year's financial performance.

Price projections:

Price projections for VMC
Price projections for VMC

VMC's price projections have gradually decreased, indicating a more conservative outlook from analysts. The repeated downward revisions suggest waning confidence in the company's ability to achieve its previous targets.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for VMC
Insider Transactions for VMC


Recent trading of VMC stock saw 13 sales, with market price at 288.2861515925481 per share.There were no sell transactions recorded during the period under consideration.Investors have shown more interest in buying than selling VMC 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


Analysts' buy bias for VMC signals that the stock is considered a favorable investment. This outlook might prompt investors to allocate funds to VMC, seeing it as a solid and profitable choice to park their money and potentially benefit from the company's long-term growth.