Vulcan Materials CoVMC -0.52%91 PS Ratio is 5.11 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 4.27. 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 404 Building Materials companies, Vulcan Materials Co ranks worse than 90.84% on this metric.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. As of today, Vulcan Materials Co's share price is $311.35.
Vulcan Materials Co's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $60.92. Hence, Vulcan Materials Co's PS Ratio for today is 5.11.
Warning Sign:
Vulcan Materials Co stock PS Ratio (=5.14) is close to 10-year high of 5.48.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vulcan Materials Co's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
VMC'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.29 Med: 4.27 Max: 5.48
Current: 5.1
During the past 13 years, Vulcan Materials Co's highest PS Ratio was 5.48. The lowest was 2.29. And the median was 4.27.
VMC's PS Ratio is ranked worse than 90.84% of 404
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 1.195
vs VMC: 5.10
Vulcan Materials Co has shown predictable revenue and earnings growth.
During the past 12 months, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of Vulcan Materials Co was 8.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 3.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 10.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 10.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, Vulcan Materials Co's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 17.10% per year. The lowest was -15.80% per year. And the median was 8.30% per year.
Back to Basics: PS Ratio
Vulcan Materials Co (NYSE:VMC) PS Ratio Explanation
The PS Ratio is an excellent valuation indicator if you want to compare a stock with its historical valuation or with the stocks in the same industry. The PS Ratio works especially well when you want to compare the stock's current valuation with its historical valuation. The PS Ratio is a great valuation tool for evaluating cyclical businesses where the PE Ratio works poorly. It works the best when comparing the current valuation with the historical valuation because over time, a company's profit margin tends to revert to the mean.
When the PS Ratio is applied to the whole stock market, it can be used to evaluate the current market valuation and projected returns. In this case, the price is the total market cap of all stocks that are traded, and sales are the GDP of the country. This is how Warren Buffett estimates the broad market valuation and project future returns.
The PS Ratio does not tell you how cheap or expensive the stock is. It cannot be used to compare companies in different industries. It works better for companies within the same industry because these companies tend to have similar capital structures and profit margins. It works the best when comparing a company with itself in the past.
Vulcan Materials Co PS Ratio Related Terms
Vulcan Materials Co PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vulcan Materials Co's PS 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 PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PS 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 PS Ratio vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Vulcan Materials Co's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vulcan Materials Co's PS Ratio falls into.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks and it was first used by Ken Fisher.
Vulcan Materials Co's Share Price of today is $311.35. Vulcan Materials Co's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $60.92.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
Vulcan Materials Co (VMC) has a PS Ratio of 5.11 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Vulcan Materials Co and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 4.27. Over the past decade, Vulcan Materials Co's PS Ratio has ranged from 2.29 to 5.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Vulcan Materials Co ranks #367 out of 404 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 90.8%.
Is Vulcan Materials Co's PS Ratio too high?
Vulcan Materials Co's current PS Ratio of 5.11 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 4.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.29 to a high of 5.48. The Building Materials industry median PS Ratio is 1.20. Vulcan Materials Co's value of 5.11 is 327.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vulcan Materials Co ranks #367 out of 404 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 PS Ratio compare to MLM and JHX?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Vulcan Materials Co ranks #367 out of 404 companies for PS Ratio. This places Vulcan Materials Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PS Ratio is 1.20. Vulcan Materials Co's value of 5.11 is 327.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Vulcan Materials Co's own PS Ratio has ranged from 2.29 to 5.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.27 vs. the industry median of 1.20, 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 PS Ratio for a Building Materials company?
The median PS Ratio among Building Materials companies is 1.20, based on 404 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vulcan Materials Co's current PS Ratio of 5.11 is 327.6% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Vulcan Materials Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median PS Ratio is 1.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vulcan Materials Co's current PS Ratio is 5.11, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 4.27. 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 PS Ratio is 5.11, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 4.27 and 327.6% above the Building Materials industry median of 1.20. 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 PS Ratio calculated?
PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vulcan Materials Co (VMC), the current PS Ratio is 5.11 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:
PS Ratio: 5.11 (20% above median its 10-year median of 4.27)
GF Value™: $277.27 vs. price of $311.35 (12.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 327.6% above the Building Materials median (#367 of 404)
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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