Vulcan Materials Company
NYSE: VMC · BASIC MATERIALS · BUILDING MATERIALS
Updated 2026-04-29
Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) Stock Valuation Analysis
Fair value estimate, historical valuation range, and quality signals for VMC.
Current price exceeds what fundamentals support. Risk/reward skewed unfavorably.
VMC historical valuation range
Where current P/E sits in VMC's own 5Y range.
VMC intrinsic value (DCF)
DCF-based fair value estimate vs current market price.
Intrinsic value calculated using discounted cash flow (DCF) model based on projected free cash flows, discount rate, and terminal growth assumptions. A positive margin of safety indicates the current price is below estimated fair value, providing a cushion against estimation error.
VMC valuation signals
Quick-read green flags, caution flags, and risks based on current metrics.
P/E Ratio — History
Current: 36.28x
P/S Ratio — History
Current: 4.87x
Is VMC overvalued in 2026?
Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) currently trades at $296.08 per share with a market capitalization of $38,662,238,000.00. Based on our multi-factor framework, the stock appears richly valued with a Smart Value Score of 45/100. This score blends growth quality, financial health, and price attractiveness into a single institutional-grade read.
The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 36.3x, above its 5-year median of 36.3x. The PEG ratio of 3.13 indicates the price has run ahead of the underlying growth rate.
Looking at its own history, VMC is currently trading more expensive than 56% of the last 5Y on P/E. This places it in the 56th percentile of its historical range, a reasonable but unremarkable position.
Our discounted cash flow model estimates VMC's intrinsic value at $187.32 per share, against the current market price of $296.08. This implies a premium to fair value of -70.71%. The current price sits well above what projected cash flows justify, implying investors are paying for growth that has not yet materialized.
Balance sheet and operating quality look strong. A Piotroski F-Score of 7/9 points to improving profitability, declining leverage, and healthy operating efficiency.
Bottom line: VMC appears richly valued on our framework, with a Smart Value Score of 45/100. At current levels the risk/reward is skewed against the buyer. A materially lower price or significant operational improvement would be needed to change the picture.
Frequently asked questions
Is VMC overvalued in 2026?
Based on a Smart Value Score of 45/100, VMC appears overvalued. Current price exceeds what fundamentals currently justify.
What is VMC's fair value?
Our DCF model estimates VMC's intrinsic value at $187.32 per share, versus the current price of $296.08. This produces a margin of safety of -70.71%.
What P/E ratio does VMC trade at?
VMC trades at a P/E of 36.3x on trailing twelve-month earnings, compared to its 5-year median of 36.3x.
Is VMC a buy based on valuation?
WallStSmart does not issue buy or sell recommendations. Our Smart Value Score of 45/100 reflects the combined read on growth, quality, and price. The profile skews cautious. Consider waiting for a better price or clearer operational improvement.
How does VMC's valuation compare to its history?
On P/E, VMC currently sits in the 56th percentile of its own 5Y range. That is above its long-run median relative to where it has traded over the period.
What is VMC's Smart Value Score?
VMC's Smart Value Score is 45/100. The Smart Value Score is a proprietary WallStSmart metric blending growth quality, financial health, and valuation attractiveness into a single 0-100 read. Scores above 75 are rare and indicate strong multi-factor alignment.