VMC (Vulcan Materials Co) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


VMC Vulcan Materials Co VMC
91 GF Score
Price $311.35
GF Value $277.27
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Vulcan Materials Co Moat Score?

Vulcan Materials Co VMC -0.52% 91 Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 26, 2026. 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 437 Building Materials companies, Vulcan Materials Co ranks better than 99.77% on this metric.

Vulcan Materials Co has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Vulcan Materials Co has Wide Moat: Vulcan Materials Co possesses a wide moat due to its dominant market position in aggregates, significant cost advantages from economies of scale, and strong distribution network. These factors provide durable competitive advantages.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Vulcan Materials Co might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Vulcan Materials Co  (NYSE:VMC) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Vulcan Materials Co Moat Score Related Terms

VMC vs MLM, JHX, EXP: Moat Score Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Vulcan Materials Co's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Vulcan Materials Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Vulcan Materials Co's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Vulcan Materials Co (VMC) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Vulcan Materials Co ranks #1 out of 437 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 0.2%.
Is Vulcan Materials Co's Moat Score too high?
Vulcan Materials Co's current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Vulcan Materials Co ranks #1 out of 437 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 Moat Score compare to MLM and JHX?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Vulcan Materials Co ranks #1 out of 437 companies for Moat Score. This places Vulcan Materials Co in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Building Materials company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Building Materials industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Vulcan Materials Co's current Moat Score is 7. 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 Moat Score is 7. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vulcan Materials Co (VMC), the current Moat Score is 7 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:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: $277.27 vs. price of $311.35 (12.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 6 warning signs

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 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.
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