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Vulcan Materials CoMIL:1VMC 72 Buyback Yield % is 0.41 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 0.31. GuruFocus rates MIL:1VMC with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €253.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 83 Building Materials companies, Vulcan Materials Co ranks better than 60.24% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
Vulcan Materials Co Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vulcan Materials Co's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
MIL:1VMC vs MLM, JHX, EXP: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Vulcan Materials Co's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Vulcan Materials Co Buyback Yield % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Vulcan Materials Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vulcan Materials Co's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Vulcan Materials Co (MIL:1VMC) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.41 as of Jul. 21, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Vulcan Materials Co and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 0.31. Over the past decade, Vulcan Materials Co's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 1.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Vulcan Materials Co ranks #33 out of 83 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 39.8%.
Is Vulcan Materials Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Vulcan Materials Co's current Buyback Yield % of 0.41 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 0.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 1.18. The Building Materials industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.13. Vulcan Materials Co's value of 0.41 is 215.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vulcan Materials Co ranks #33 out of 83 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vulcan Materials Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vulcan Materials Co's Buyback Yield % compare to MLM and JHX?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Vulcan Materials Co ranks #33 out of 83 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Vulcan Materials Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.13. Vulcan Materials Co's value of 0.41 is 215.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Vulcan Materials Co's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 1.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.31 vs. the industry median of 0.13, Vulcan Materials Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Building Materials company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Building Materials companies is 0.13, based on 83 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vulcan Materials Co's current Buyback Yield % of 0.41 is 215.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Vulcan Materials Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vulcan Materials Co's current Buyback Yield % is 0.41, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 0.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vulcan Materials Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vulcan Materials Co (MIL:1VMC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €253.83, compared to a current price of €256.40 — trading 1% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.41, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 0.31 and 215.4% above the Building Materials industry median of 0.13. Vulcan Materials Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vulcan Materials Co (MIL:1VMC), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.41 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Vulcan Materials Co (MIL:1VMC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vulcan Materials Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €256.40 is trading 1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €253.83.
GuruFocus considers Vulcan Materials Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1VMC:
Buyback Yield %: 0.41 (32% above median its 10-year median of 0.31)
GF Value™: €253.83 vs. price of €256.40 (1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 215.4% above the Building Materials median (#33 of 83)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1VMC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vulcan Materials is the United States' largest producer of construction aggregates (crushed stone, sand, and gravel). Its largest markets include Texas, California, Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, and Alabama. In 2024, Vulcan sold 219.9 million tons of aggregates, 13.6 million tons of asphalt mix, and 3.6 million cubic yards of ready-mix. As of Dec. 31, 2024, the company had 16.5 billion tons of aggregate reserves.
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