Vulcan Materials Co (LTS:0LRK) Tax Rate %: 21.56% (As of Mar. 2026)

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LTS:0LRK Vulcan Materials Co LTS:0LRK
93 GF Score
Price $279.65
GF Value $277.19
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Vulcan Materials Co Tax Rate %?

Vulcan Materials Co LTS:0LRK +1.89% 93 Tax Rate % is 21.56% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0LRK with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $277.19 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Vulcan Materials Co's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $46 Mil. Vulcan Materials Co's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $213 Mil. Therefore, Vulcan Materials Co's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.56%.

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Vulcan Materials Co Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Vulcan Materials Co Tax Rate % Chart

Vulcan Materials Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
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Vulcan Materials Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Vulcan Materials Co Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

Vulcan Materials Co's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2025 )
=307.5/1390.1
=22.12 %

Vulcan Materials Co's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=45.9/212.9
=21.56 %

* 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 Tax Rate % →
What does a Tax Rate % of 21.56% mean?
Vulcan Materials Co (LTS:0LRK) has a Tax Rate % of 21.56% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Vulcan Materials Co's Tax Rate % too high?
Vulcan Materials Co's current Tax Rate % is 21.56%. Overall, Vulcan Materials Co has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vulcan Materials Co's Tax Rate % compare to MLM and JHX?
Vulcan Materials Co's Tax Rate % of 21.56% can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tax Rate % for a Building Materials company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Building Materials industry context. However, Tax Rate % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Vulcan Materials Co's current Tax Rate % is 21.56%. 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 (LTS:0LRK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $277.19, compared to a current price of $279.65 — trading 0.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 21.56%. Vulcan Materials Co's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vulcan Materials Co (LTS:0LRK), the current Tax Rate % is 21.56% 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 (LTS:0LRK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vulcan Materials Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $279.65 is trading 0.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $277.19. GuruFocus considers Vulcan Materials Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0LRK:

  • Tax Rate %: 21.56%
  • GF Value™: $277.19 vs. price of $279.65 (0.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0LRK 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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