Vulcan Materials CoVMC -0.52%91 Net Margin % is 9.43% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 12.06. 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 better than 80.54% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vulcan Materials Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
VMC'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.87 Med: 12.06 Max: 15.45
Current: 13.81
VMC's Net Margin % is ranked better than 80.54% of 406
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 4.52
vs VMC: 13.81
Vulcan Materials Co (NYSE:VMC) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Vulcan Materials Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Vulcan Materials Co Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vulcan Materials Co's Net Margin % 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Vulcan Materials Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vulcan Materials Co's Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % of 9.43% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Vulcan Materials Co and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 12.06. Over the past decade, Vulcan Materials Co's Net Margin % has ranged from 7.87 to 15.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Vulcan Materials Co ranks #79 out of 406 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 19.5%.
Is Vulcan Materials Co's Net Margin % too high?
Vulcan Materials Co's current Net Margin % of 9.43% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 12.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.87 to a high of 15.45. The Building Materials industry median Net Margin % is 4.52. Vulcan Materials Co's value of 9.43% is 108.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vulcan Materials Co ranks #79 out of 406 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 Net Margin % compare to MLM and JHX?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Vulcan Materials Co ranks #79 out of 406 companies for Net Margin %. This places Vulcan Materials Co in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.52. Vulcan Materials Co's value of 9.43% is 108.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Vulcan Materials Co's own Net Margin % has ranged from 7.87 to 15.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.06 vs. the industry median of 4.52, 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 Net Margin % for a Building Materials company?
The median Net Margin % among Building Materials companies is 4.52, based on 406 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vulcan Materials Co's current Net Margin % of 9.43% is 108.6% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Vulcan Materials Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vulcan Materials Co's current Net Margin % is 9.43%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 12.06. 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 Net Margin % is 9.43%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 12.06 and 108.6% above the Building Materials industry median of 4.52. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vulcan Materials Co (VMC), the current Net Margin % is 9.43% as of Mar. 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:
Net Margin %: 9.43% (22% below median its 10-year median of 12.06)
GF Value™: $277.27 vs. price of $311.35 (12.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 108.6% above the Building Materials median (#79 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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