Vulcan Materials CoVMC -0.52%91 Quick Ratio is 1.89 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 1.68. 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 409 Building Materials companies, Vulcan Materials Co ranks better than 74.57% on this metric.
Vulcan Materials Co has a quick ratio of 1.89. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vulcan Materials Co's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
VMC'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.96 Med: 1.68 Max: 3.34
Current: 1.89
During the past 13 years, Vulcan Materials Co's highest Quick Ratio was 3.34. The lowest was 0.96. And the median was 1.68.
VMC's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 74.57% of 409
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 1.04
vs VMC: 1.89
Vulcan Materials Co (NYSE:VMC) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Vulcan Materials Co Quick Ratio Related Terms
Vulcan Materials Co Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vulcan Materials Co's Quick 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 Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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 Quick Ratio vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Vulcan Materials Co's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vulcan Materials Co's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Vulcan Materials Co's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Quick Ratio of 1.89 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Vulcan Materials Co and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 1.68. Over the past decade, Vulcan Materials Co's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.96 to 3.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Vulcan Materials Co ranks #104 out of 409 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 25.4%.
Is Vulcan Materials Co's Quick Ratio too high?
Vulcan Materials Co's current Quick Ratio of 1.89 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 1.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.96 to a high of 3.34. The Building Materials industry median Quick Ratio is 1.04. Vulcan Materials Co's value of 1.89 is 81.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vulcan Materials Co ranks #104 out of 409 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 Quick Ratio compare to MLM and JHX?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Vulcan Materials Co ranks #104 out of 409 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Vulcan Materials Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.04. Vulcan Materials Co's value of 1.89 is 81.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Vulcan Materials Co's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.96 to 3.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.68 vs. the industry median of 1.04, 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 Quick Ratio for a Building Materials company?
The median Quick Ratio among Building Materials companies is 1.04, based on 409 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vulcan Materials Co's current Quick Ratio of 1.89 is 81.7% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Vulcan Materials Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vulcan Materials Co's current Quick Ratio is 1.89, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 1.68. 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 Quick Ratio is 1.89, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 1.68 and 81.7% above the Building Materials industry median of 1.04. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vulcan Materials Co (VMC), the current Quick Ratio is 1.89 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:
Quick Ratio: 1.89 (13% above median its 10-year median of 1.68)
GF Value™: $277.27 vs. price of $311.35 (12.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 81.7% above the Building Materials median (#104 of 409)
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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