Vulcan Materials CoVMC -0.52%91 Current Ratio is 2.59 as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 2.40. GuruFocus rates VMC with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $277.27 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 409 Building Materials companies, Vulcan Materials Co ranks better than 74.33% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Vulcan Materials Co's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.59.
Vulcan Materials Co has a current ratio of 2.59. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vulcan Materials Co's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
VMC'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.46 Med: 2.4 Max: 4.22
Current: 2.59
During the past 13 years, Vulcan Materials Co's highest Current Ratio was 4.22. The lowest was 1.46. And the median was 2.40.
VMC's Current Ratio is ranked better than 74.33% of 409
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 1.52
vs VMC: 2.59
Vulcan Materials Co (NYSE:VMC) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Vulcan Materials Co Current Ratio Related Terms
Vulcan Materials Co Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vulcan Materials Co's Current Ratio 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.
For the Building Materials subindustry, Vulcan Materials Co's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio 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 Current Ratio vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Vulcan Materials Co's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vulcan Materials Co's Current Ratio 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 (VMC) has a Current Ratio of 2.59 as of Mar. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 2.40. Over the past decade, Vulcan Materials Co's Current Ratio has ranged from 1.46 to 4.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Vulcan Materials Co ranks #105 out of 409 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 25.7%.
Is Vulcan Materials Co's Current Ratio too high?
Vulcan Materials Co's current Current Ratio of 2.59 is near median its 10-year median of 2.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.46 to a high of 4.22. The Building Materials industry median Current Ratio is 1.52. Vulcan Materials Co's value of 2.59 is 70.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vulcan Materials Co ranks #105 out of 409 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vulcan Materials Co has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vulcan Materials Co's Current Ratio compare to MLM and JHX?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Vulcan Materials Co ranks #105 out of 409 companies for Current Ratio. This puts Vulcan Materials Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.52. Vulcan Materials Co's value of 2.59 is 70.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Vulcan Materials Co's own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.46 to 4.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.40 vs. the industry median of 1.52, 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 Current Ratio for a Building Materials company?
The median Current Ratio among Building Materials companies is 1.52, based on 409 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vulcan Materials Co's current Current Ratio of 2.59 is 70.4% 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Building Materials industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vulcan Materials Co's current Current Ratio is 2.59, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.40. 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 (VMC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $277.27, compared to a current price of $311.35 — trading 12.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 2.59, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.40 and 70.4% above the Building Materials industry median of 1.52. Vulcan Materials Co's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vulcan Materials Co (VMC), the current Current Ratio is 2.59 as of Mar. 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 (VMC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vulcan Materials Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $311.35 is trading 12.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $277.27.
GuruFocus considers Vulcan Materials Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VMC:
Current Ratio: 2.59 (near median its 10-year median of 2.40)
GF Value™: $277.27 vs. price of $311.35 (12.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 70.4% above the Building Materials median (#105 of 409)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VMC 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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