Vulcan Materials CoVMC -0.52%91 FCF Yield % is 2.76 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 2.27. 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 406 Building Materials companies, Vulcan Materials Co ranks worse than 51.97% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Vulcan Materials Co FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vulcan Materials Co's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Building Materials subindustry, Vulcan Materials Co's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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 FCF Yield % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Vulcan Materials Co's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vulcan Materials Co's FCF 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 (VMC) has a FCF Yield % of 2.76 as of Jun. 26, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Vulcan Materials Co and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 2.27. Over the past decade, Vulcan Materials Co's FCF Yield % has ranged from 0.97 to 5.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Vulcan Materials Co ranks #211 out of 406 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 52%.
Is Vulcan Materials Co's FCF Yield % too high?
Vulcan Materials Co's current FCF Yield % of 2.76 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 2.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.97 to a high of 5.30. The Building Materials industry median FCF Yield % is 3.06. Vulcan Materials Co's value of 2.76 is 9.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vulcan Materials Co ranks #211 out of 406 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below 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 FCF Yield % compare to MLM and JHX?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Vulcan Materials Co ranks #211 out of 406 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Vulcan Materials Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 3.06. Vulcan Materials Co's value of 2.76 is 9.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Vulcan Materials Co's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 0.97 to 5.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.27 vs. the industry median of 3.06, 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 FCF Yield % for a Building Materials company?
The median FCF Yield % among Building Materials companies is 3.06, based on 406 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vulcan Materials Co's current FCF Yield % of 2.76 is 9.8% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Vulcan Materials Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median FCF Yield % is 3.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vulcan Materials Co's current FCF Yield % is 2.76, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 2.27. 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 FCF Yield % is 2.76, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 2.27 and 9.8% below the Building Materials industry median of 3.06. 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 FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vulcan Materials Co (VMC), the current FCF Yield % is 2.76 as of Jun. 26, 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:
FCF Yield %: 2.76 (22% above median its 10-year median of 2.27)
GF Value™: $277.27 vs. price of $311.35 (12.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.8% below the Building Materials median (#211 of 406)
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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