Vulcan Materials CoVMC -0.52%91 PEG Ratio is 2.85 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 2.94. 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 142 Building Materials companies, Vulcan Materials Co ranks worse than 73.24% on this metric.
* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vulcan Materials Co's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
VMC'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.49 Med: 2.94 Max: 4.44
Current: 2.85
During the past 13 years, Vulcan Materials Co's highest PEG Ratio was 4.44. The lowest was 1.49. And the median was 2.94.
VMC's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 73.24% of 142
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 1.085
vs VMC: 2.85
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Vulcan Materials Co (NYSE:VMC) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
Vulcan Materials Co PEG Ratio Related Terms
Vulcan Materials Co PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vulcan Materials Co's PEG Ratio 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 PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG 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 PEG Ratio vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Vulcan Materials Co's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vulcan Materials Co's PEG Ratio 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.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
Vulcan Materials Co (VMC) has a PEG Ratio of 2.85 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Vulcan Materials Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.94. Over the past decade, Vulcan Materials Co's PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.49 to 4.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Vulcan Materials Co ranks #104 out of 142 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 73.2%.
Is Vulcan Materials Co's PEG Ratio too high?
Vulcan Materials Co's current PEG Ratio of 2.85 is near median its 10-year median of 2.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.49 to a high of 4.44. The Building Materials industry median PEG Ratio is 1.09. Vulcan Materials Co's value of 2.85 is 162.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vulcan Materials Co ranks #104 out of 142 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 PEG Ratio compare to MLM and JHX?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Vulcan Materials Co ranks #104 out of 142 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Vulcan Materials Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.09. Vulcan Materials Co's value of 2.85 is 162.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Vulcan Materials Co's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.49 to 4.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.94 vs. the industry median of 1.09, 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 PEG Ratio for a Building Materials company?
The median PEG Ratio among Building Materials companies is 1.09, based on 142 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vulcan Materials Co's current PEG Ratio of 2.85 is 162.7% 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Vulcan Materials Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vulcan Materials Co's current PEG Ratio is 2.85, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.94. 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 PEG Ratio is 2.85, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.94 and 162.7% above the Building Materials industry median of 1.09. 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 PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vulcan Materials Co (VMC), the current PEG Ratio is 2.85 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:
PEG Ratio: 2.85 (near median its 10-year median of 2.94)
GF Value™: $277.27 vs. price of $311.35 (12.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 162.7% above the Building Materials median (#104 of 142)
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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