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Vulcan Materials CoVMC +1.61%91 EV-to-OCF is 22.86 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 25.43. GuruFocus rates VMC with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $284.64 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 410 Building Materials companies, Vulcan Materials Co ranks worse than 81.46% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Vulcan Materials Co's Enterprise Value is $41,256 Mil.
Vulcan Materials Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,804 Mil. Therefore, Vulcan Materials Co's EV-to-OCF for today is 22.86.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vulcan Materials Co's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
VMC'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.46 Med: 25.43 Max: 33.75
Current: 22.86
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Vulcan Materials Co was 33.75. The lowest was 14.46. And the median was 25.43.
VMC's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 81.46% of 410
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 9.005
vs VMC: 22.86
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 (NYSE:VMC) EV-to-OCF Explanation
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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:
Vulcan Materials Co's share price for today is $282.00.
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 $8.470.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Vulcan Materials Co EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Vulcan Materials Co EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vulcan Materials Co's EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Vulcan Materials Co's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vulcan Materials Co's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Vulcan Materials Co's current Enterprise Value is $41,256 Mil.
Vulcan Materials Co's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $1,804 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.
Vulcan Materials Co (VMC) has a EV-to-OCF of 22.86 as of Aug. 14, 2026. This is 10% below median its historical median of 25.43. Over the past decade, Vulcan Materials Co's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 14.46 to 33.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Vulcan Materials Co ranks #334 out of 410 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 81.5%.
Is Vulcan Materials Co's EV-to-OCF too high?
Vulcan Materials Co's current EV-to-OCF of 22.86 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 25.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.46 to a high of 33.75. The Building Materials industry median EV-to-OCF is 9.01. Vulcan Materials Co's value of 22.86 is 153.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vulcan Materials Co ranks #334 out of 410 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vulcan Materials Co has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vulcan Materials Co's EV-to-OCF compare to MLM and JHX?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Vulcan Materials Co ranks #334 out of 410 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Vulcan Materials Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 9.01. Vulcan Materials Co's value of 22.86 is 153.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Vulcan Materials Co's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 14.46 to 33.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.43 vs. the industry median of 9.01, 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-OCF for a Building Materials company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Building Materials companies is 9.01, based on 410 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vulcan Materials Co's current EV-to-OCF of 22.86 is 153.9% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Building Materials industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 9.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vulcan Materials Co's current EV-to-OCF is 22.86, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 25.43. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $284.64, compared to a current price of $282.00 — trading 0.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 22.86, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 25.43 and 153.9% above the Building Materials industry median of 9.01. Vulcan Materials Co's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vulcan Materials Co (VMC), the current EV-to-OCF is 22.86 as of Aug. 14, 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 undervalued.
The current stock price of $282.00 is trading 0.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $284.64.
GuruFocus considers Vulcan Materials Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for VMC:
EV-to-OCF: 22.86 (10% below median its 10-year median of 25.43)
GF Value™: $284.64 vs. price of $282.00 (0.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 153.9% above the Building Materials median (#334 of 410)
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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