VMC Vulcan Materials PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As at Apr 1, 2025, the VMC stock has a PE ratio of 34.44. This is based on the current EPS of $6.89 and the stock price of $237.27 per share. A decrease of 9% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 38.0 of the last 4 quarters.

VMC PE ratio history

How has VMC's PE ratio performed in the past

The mean historical PE ratio of Vulcan Materials over the last ten years is 37.42. The current 34.44 PE ratio is 8% below the historical average. Over the past ten years, VMC's PE ratio was at its highest in the Jun 2015 quarter at 97.59, with a price of $83.93 and an EPS of $0.86. The Sep 2018 quarter recorded the bottom point at 20.48, with a price of $111.2 and an EPS of $5.43.

Today
34.44
Average
37.42
Median
35.28
Minimum
20.48
Maximum
97.59

Vulcan Materials PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 35.79% in 2015

Maximum annual decrease: -86.53% in 2014

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
2024 37.33 15.43% $257.23 $6.89
2023 32.34 -20.03% $227.01 $7.02
2022 40.44 -1.61% $175.11 $4.33
2021 41.1 22.21% $207.58 $5.05
2020 33.63 9.08% $148.31 $4.41
2019 30.83 21.71% $143.99 $4.67
2018 25.33 -10.43% $98.8 $3.9
2017 28.28 -28.82% $128.37 $4.54
2016 39.73 -30.55% $125.15 $3.15
2015 57.21 35.79% $94.97 $1.66
2014 42.13 -86.53% $65.73 $1.56
2013 312.74 N/A $59.42 $0.19
2012 N/A N/A $52.05 -$0.41
2011 N/A N/A $39.35 -$0.55
2010 N/A N/A $44.36 -$0.75

Vulcan Materials PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
Dec 2024 37.33 -4.6% $257.23 $6.89
Sep 2024 39.13 8.72% $250.43 $6.4
Jun 2024 35.99 -9% $248.68 $6.91
Mar 2024 39.55 22.29% $272.92 $6.9
Dec 2023 32.34 -0.58% $227.01 $7.02
Sep 2023 32.53 -21.22% $202.02 $6.21
Jun 2023 41.29 9.49% $225.44 $5.46
Mar 2023 37.71 -6.75% $171.56 $4.55
Dec 2022 40.44 14.63% $175.11 $4.33
Sep 2022 35.28 10.98% $157.71 $4.47
Jun 2022 31.79 -21.6% $142.1 $4.47
Mar 2022 40.55 -1.34% $183.7 $4.53
Dec 2021 41.1 18.31% $207.58 $5.05
Sep 2021 34.74 0.78% $169.16 $4.87
Jun 2021 34.47 5.41% $174.07 $5.05

VMC average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of VMC for the past years

VMC's current P/E ratio is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
36.67
5-year avg
35.5
10-year avg
37.42
15-year avg
53.24

VMC PE vs peers

What is VMC's PE ratio compared to its peers

Compared to its peer stocks MLM and MAS, VMC's PE ratio stands higher. Vulcan Materials is presently trading at a higher PE ratio (34.44) than its peer group average of 17.27.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
MDU Mdu Resources Group Inc 12.27 $3.46B
MLM Martin Marietta Materials Inc 14.91 $29.55B
MAS Masco Corp 18.53 $14.8B
AWI Armstrong World Industries Inc 23.37 $6.16B
VMC Vulcan Materials CO 34.44 $31.35B

Frequently asked questions

What is Vulcan Materials's PE ratio?

As of Apr 1, 2025, VMC stock has a price to earnings ratio of 34.44.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Vulcan Materials (VMC)?

As an average over the last 3 years, VMC stock has a PE ratio of 36.67.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Vulcan Materials (VMC)?

As an average over the last 5 years, VMC stock has a PE ratio of 35.5.

What is the highest PE ratio for VMC?

Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 97.59 in the Jun 2015 quarter.

How does the current PE ratio for VMC compare to its historical average?

VMC's current price to earnings ratio is 8% below its 10-year historical average.

How is VMC's PE ratio calculated (Vulcan Materials PE ratio formula)?

The PE ratio is calculated by dividing the most recent price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Apr 1, 2025), Vulcan Materials's stock price is $237.27. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $6.89. Therefore, Vulcan Materials's P/E ratio for today is 34.44. PE RATIO(34.44) = STOCK PRICE($237.27) / TTM EPS($6.89)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.