VMC (Vulcan Materials Co) ROCE %: 6.79% (As of Mar. 2026)


VMC Vulcan Materials Co VMC
91 GF Score
Price $311.35
GF Value $277.27
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Vulcan Materials Co ROCE %?

Vulcan Materials Co VMC -0.52% 91 ROCE % is 6.79% as of Mar. 2026. 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Vulcan Materials Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.79%.

Vulcan Materials Co  (NYSE:VMC) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Vulcan Materials Co ROCE % Related Terms

Vulcan Materials Co ROCE % Historical Data

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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 ROCE % Chart

Vulcan Materials Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Vulcan Materials Co Quarterly Data
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Vulcan Materials Co ROCE % Calculation

Vulcan Materials Co's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=1629.8/( ( (17104.8 - 1239.1) + (16700.4 - 956.1) )/ 2 )
=1629.8/( (15865.7+15744.3)/ 2 )
=1629.8/15805
=10.31 %

Vulcan Materials Co's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=1067.2/( ( (16700.4 - 956.1) + (16672.9 - 997.3) )/ 2 )
=1067.2/( ( 15744.3 + 15675.6 )/ 2 )
=1067.2/15709.95
=6.79 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 6.79% mean?
Vulcan Materials Co (VMC) has a ROCE % of 6.79% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Vulcan Materials Co's ROCE % too high?
Vulcan Materials Co's current ROCE % is 6.79%. The Building Materials industry median ROCE % is 6.00. Vulcan Materials Co's value of 6.79% is 13.2% above this industry median. 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 ROCE % compare to MLM and JHX?
Vulcan Materials Co's ROCE % of 6.79% can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.00. Vulcan Materials Co's value of 6.79% is 13.2% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Building Materials company?
The median ROCE % among Building Materials companies is 6.00, based on 406 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vulcan Materials Co's current ROCE % of 6.79% is 13.2% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Building Materials industry, the median ROCE % is 6.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vulcan Materials Co's current ROCE % is 6.79%. 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 ROCE % is 6.79% and 13.2% above the Building Materials industry median of 6.00. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vulcan Materials Co (VMC), the current ROCE % is 6.79% 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:

  • ROCE %: 6.79%
  • GF Value™: $277.27 vs. price of $311.35 (12.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 13.2% above the Building Materials median

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

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