Market cap is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of Shares Outstanding (EOP). Vulcan Materials Co's share price for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $272.3. Vulcan Materials Co's Shares Outstanding (EOP) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 130 Mil. Therefore, Vulcan Materials Co's market cap for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $35,481 Mil.
Vulcan Materials Co's quarterly market cap
declined
from Sep. 2025 ($40,606 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($37,250 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2025 ($37,250 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($35,481 Mil).
Vulcan Materials Co's annual market cap
increased
from Dec. 2023 ($29,988 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($33,970 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($33,970 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($37,250 Mil).
Enterprise Value is the theoretical takeover price. It is more comprehensive than market capitalization (market cap), which only includes common equity. Enterprise Value is calculated as the market cap plus debt and minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash and cash equivalents. Vulcan Materials Co's Enterprise Value for Today is $45,369 Mil.
Vulcan Materials Co (NYSE:VMC) Market Cap Explanation
Market cap is not the real price you pay for a company. If you buy the company and become its owner, you become the owner of the cash the company has, and you also assume the companys debt. The real price you pay is the Enterprise Value.
Warren Buffett uses the ratio of total market cap of all public traded companies over GDP to measure if the market is expensive. As of April 2012, the US total market cap is about $14.7 trillion, while the US GDP is about $15 trillion. The market was modestly overvalued.
Vulcan Materials Co Market Cap Related Terms
Vulcan Materials Co Market Cap Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vulcan Materials Co's Market Cap 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 Market Cap, along with its competitors' market caps and Market Cap 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 Market Cap vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Vulcan Materials Co's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vulcan Materials Co's Market Cap falls into.
Market cap is the short version of market capitalization. It is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
Vulcan Materials Co's Market Cap for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Vulcan Materials Co (VMC) has a Market Cap of $40,399 Mil as of Jun. 26, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Vulcan Materials Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vulcan Materials Co ranks #4 out of 417 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 1%.
Is Vulcan Materials Co's Market Cap too high?
Vulcan Materials Co's current Market Cap is $40,399 Mil. The Building Materials industry median Market Cap is 184.72. Vulcan Materials Co's value of $40,399 Mil is 21771% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vulcan Materials Co ranks #4 out of 417 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 Market Cap compare to MLM and JHX?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Vulcan Materials Co ranks #4 out of 417 companies for Market Cap. This places Vulcan Materials Co in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Market Cap is 184.72. Vulcan Materials Co's value of $40,399 Mil is 21771% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Market Cap for a Building Materials company?
The median Market Cap among Building Materials companies is 184.72, based on 417 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Market Cap significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Market Cap should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vulcan Materials Co's current Market Cap of $40,399 Mil is 21771% 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 Market Cap mean?
A high Market Cap can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Vulcan Materials Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Market Cap is 184.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vulcan Materials Co's current Market Cap is $40,399 Mil. 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 Market Cap is $40,399 Mil and 21771% above the Building Materials industry median of 184.72. 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 Market Cap calculated?
Market Cap is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vulcan Materials Co (VMC), the current Market Cap is $40,399 Mil 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:
Market Cap: $40,399 Mil
GF Value™: $277.27 vs. price of $311.35 (12.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21771% above the Building Materials median (#4 of 417)
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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