Vulcan Materials Co (MEX:VMC) EV-to-EBITDA: 17.08 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — Near Median

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MEX:VMC Vulcan Materials Co MEX:VMC
66 GF Score
Price MXN5,292.00
GF Value MXN5,179.98
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Vulcan Materials Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Vulcan Materials Co MEX:VMC 66 EV-to-EBITDA is 17.08 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 18.52. GuruFocus rates MEX:VMC with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN5,179.98 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 346 Building Materials companies, Vulcan Materials Co ranks worse than 76.88% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Vulcan Materials Co's enterprise value is MXN724,785 Mil. Vulcan Materials Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN42,441 Mil. Therefore, Vulcan Materials Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 17.08.

The historical rank and industry rank for Vulcan Materials Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:VMC' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.27   Med: 18.52   Max: 22.77
Current: 17.59

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Vulcan Materials Co was 22.77. The lowest was 11.27. And the median was 18.52.

MEX:VMC's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
76.88% of 346 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 8.725 vs MEX:VMC: 17.59

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-07-30), Vulcan Materials Co's stock price is MXN5292.00. Vulcan Materials Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN152.115. Therefore, Vulcan Materials Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 34.79.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Vulcan Materials Co  (MEX:VMC) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Vulcan Materials Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=5292.00/152.115
=34.79

Vulcan Materials Co's share price for today is MXN5292.00.
Vulcan Materials Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN152.115.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Vulcan Materials Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Vulcan Materials Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vulcan Materials Co's EV-to-EBITDA 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.

Vulcan Materials Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Vulcan Materials Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Vulcan Materials Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 18.62 19.15 17.80 16.96 18.20

MEX:VMC vs MLM, JHX, EXP: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Vulcan Materials Co's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Vulcan Materials Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Vulcan Materials Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


MEX:VMC
66GF Score
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Vulcan Materials Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Vulcan Materials Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=724785.350/42441.114
=17.08

Vulcan Materials Co's current Enterprise Value is MXN724,785 Mil.
Vulcan Materials Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN42,441 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 17.08 mean?
Vulcan Materials Co (MEX:VMC) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 17.08 as of Jul. 30, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Vulcan Materials Co. This is near median its historical median of 18.52. Over the past decade, Vulcan Materials Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 11.27 to 22.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Vulcan Materials Co ranks #266 out of 346 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 76.9%.
Is Vulcan Materials Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Vulcan Materials Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 17.08 is near median its 10-year median of 18.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.27 to a high of 22.77. The Building Materials industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.73. Vulcan Materials Co's value of 17.08 is 95.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vulcan Materials Co ranks #266 out of 346 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vulcan Materials Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vulcan Materials Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to MLM and JHX?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Vulcan Materials Co ranks #266 out of 346 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Vulcan Materials Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.73. Vulcan Materials Co's value of 17.08 is 95.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Vulcan Materials Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 11.27 to 22.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.52 vs. the industry median of 8.73, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Building Materials company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Building Materials companies is 8.73, based on 346 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vulcan Materials Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 17.08 is 95.8% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Vulcan Materials Co. For the Building Materials industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vulcan Materials Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.08, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.52. 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 (MEX:VMC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN5,179.98, compared to a current price of MXN5,292.00 — trading 2.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.08, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.52 and 95.8% above the Building Materials industry median of 8.73. Vulcan Materials Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vulcan Materials Co (MEX:VMC), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 17.08 as of Jul. 30, 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 (MEX:VMC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vulcan Materials Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN5,292.00 is trading 2.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN5,179.98. GuruFocus considers Vulcan Materials Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:VMC:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 17.08 (near median its 10-year median of 18.52)
  • GF Value™: MXN5,179.98 vs. price of MXN5,292.00 (2.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 95.8% above the Building Materials median (#266 of 346)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:VMC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Vulcan Materials Co Business Description

Address 1200 Urban Center Drive, Birmingham, AL, USA, 35242
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.
66GF Score

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