VMC (Vulcan Materials Co) Total Operating Expense: $618 Mil (TTM 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 Total Operating Expense?

Vulcan Materials Co VMC -0.52% 91 Total Operating Expense is $618 Mil 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.

Vulcan Materials Co's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $157 Mil. Vulcan Materials Co's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $618 Mil.

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Vulcan Materials Co Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Vulcan Materials Co Total Operating Expense Chart

Vulcan Materials Co Annual Data
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Vulcan Materials Co Quarterly Data
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Vulcan Materials Co Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense 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 $618 Mil.

* 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of $618 Mil mean?
Vulcan Materials Co (VMC) has a Total Operating Expense of $618 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Vulcan Materials Co and its competitors.
Is Vulcan Materials Co's Total Operating Expense too high?
Vulcan Materials Co's current Total Operating Expense is $618 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense compare to MLM and JHX?
Vulcan Materials Co's Total Operating Expense of $618 Mil 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 Total Operating Expense for a Building Materials company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Building Materials industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Vulcan Materials Co and its competitors. Vulcan Materials Co's current Total Operating Expense is $618 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense is $618 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vulcan Materials Co (VMC), the current Total Operating Expense is $618 Mil 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:

  • Total Operating Expense: $618 Mil
  • GF Value™: $277.27 vs. price of $311.35 (12.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 6 warning signs

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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