VMC (Vulcan Materials Co) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.39 (As of Mar. 2026) — 39% Above Median

What is Vulcan Materials Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Vulcan Materials Co VMC -0.52% 91 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 0.28. 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 209 Building Materials companies, Vulcan Materials Co ranks better than 71.29% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Vulcan Materials Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.39.

The historical rank and industry rank for Vulcan Materials Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

VMC' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24 Med: 0.28 Max: 0.33
Current: 0.24

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Vulcan Materials Co was 0.33. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.28.

VMC's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
71.29% of 209 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 0.38 vs VMC: 0.24

As of today (2026-06-26), the Dividend Yield % of Vulcan Materials Co is 0.65%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Vulcan Materials Co was 1.46%. The lowest was 0.47%. And the median was 0.79%.

Vulcan Materials Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.52.

During the past 12 months, Vulcan Materials Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.40% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Vulcan Materials Co was 171.40% per year. The lowest was -70.00% per year. And the median was 9.00% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Vulcan Materials Co (NYSE:VMC) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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Vulcan Materials Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vulcan Materials Co's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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VMC vs MLM, JHX, EXP: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Vulcan Materials Co's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Building Materials Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Vulcan Materials Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Vulcan Materials Co Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Vulcan Materials Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	1.96	/	8
	=	0.25

Vulcan Materials Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.52	/	1.35
	=	0.39

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.39 mean?

Vulcan Materials Co (VMC) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.39 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Vulcan Materials Co and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 0.28. Over the past decade, Vulcan Materials Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 0.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Vulcan Materials Co ranks #60 out of 209 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 28.7%.

Is Vulcan Materials Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Vulcan Materials Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.39 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 0.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 0.33. The Building Materials industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. Vulcan Materials Co's value of 0.39 is 2.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vulcan Materials Co ranks #60 out of 209 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to MLM and JHX?

According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Vulcan Materials Co ranks #60 out of 209 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Vulcan Materials Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. Vulcan Materials Co's value of 0.39 is 2.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Vulcan Materials Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 0.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.28 vs. the industry median of 0.38, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Building Materials company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Building Materials companies is 0.38, based on 209 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vulcan Materials Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.39 is 2.6% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Vulcan Materials Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vulcan Materials Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 0.28. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 0.28 and 2.6% above the Building Materials industry median of 0.38. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vulcan Materials Co (VMC), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 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:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.39 (39% above median its 10-year median of 0.28)
GF Value™: $277.27 vs. price of $311.35 (12.3% above fair value)
GF Score™: 91/100 with 6 warning signs
Industry Position: 2.6% above the Building Materials median (#60 of 209)

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

Industry Basic Materials Building Materials

Comparable Companies MLM JHX EXP KNF USLM TTAM TGLS RMIX MCEM CRH XSWX:HOLN XTER:HEI BOM:532538 XSWX:AMRZ SHSE:600176 NSE:GRASIM MEX:CEMEXCPO SHSE:600585 NSA:DCP BOM:500425

Other Exchanges VMC:Mexico 1VMC:Italy 0LRK:UK VMC:Germany V1MC34:Brazil

Address 1200 Urban Center Drive, Birmingham, AL, USA, 35242

Website https://www.vulcanmaterials.com

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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