Vulcan Materials CoVMC -0.52%91 Days Inventory is 47.10 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 43.90. 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 392 Building Materials companies, Vulcan Materials Co ranks better than 81.38% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vulcan Materials Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
VMC'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 34.89 Med: 43.9 Max: 48.55
Current: 43.95
During the past 13 years, Vulcan Materials Co's highest Days Inventory was 48.55. The lowest was 34.89. And the median was 43.90.
VMC's Days Inventory is ranked better than 81.38% of 392
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 89.69
vs VMC: 43.95
Vulcan Materials Co's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (50.42) to Mar. 2026 (47.10).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Vulcan Materials Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.94.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Vulcan Materials Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.39.
Vulcan Materials Co (NYSE:VMC) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Vulcan Materials Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Vulcan Materials Co's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Vulcan Materials Co Days Inventory Related Terms
Vulcan Materials Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vulcan Materials Co's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Vulcan Materials Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vulcan Materials Co's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory of 47.10 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Vulcan Materials Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 43.90. Over the past decade, Vulcan Materials Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 34.89 to 48.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Vulcan Materials Co ranks #73 out of 392 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 18.6%.
Is Vulcan Materials Co's Days Inventory too high?
Vulcan Materials Co's current Days Inventory of 47.10 is near median its 10-year median of 43.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.89 to a high of 48.55. The Building Materials industry median Days Inventory is 89.69. Vulcan Materials Co's value of 47.10 is 47.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vulcan Materials Co ranks #73 out of 392 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Days Inventory compare to MLM and JHX?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Vulcan Materials Co ranks #73 out of 392 companies for Days Inventory. This places Vulcan Materials Co in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 89.69. Vulcan Materials Co's value of 47.10 is 47.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Vulcan Materials Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 34.89 to 48.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.90 vs. the industry median of 89.69, Vulcan Materials Co has consistently been below 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 Days Inventory for a Building Materials company?
The median Days Inventory among Building Materials companies is 89.69, based on 392 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vulcan Materials Co's current Days Inventory of 47.10 is 47.5% below 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Vulcan Materials Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Days Inventory is 89.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vulcan Materials Co's current Days Inventory is 47.10, which is near median its own 10-year median of 43.90. 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 Days Inventory is 47.10, which is near median its 10-year median of 43.90 and 47.5% below the Building Materials industry median of 89.69. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vulcan Materials Co (VMC), the current Days Inventory is 47.10 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:
Days Inventory: 47.10 (near median its 10-year median of 43.90)
GF Value™: $277.27 vs. price of $311.35 (12.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.5% below the Building Materials median (#73 of 392)
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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