VMC Vulcan Materials PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As at Jan 21, 2025, the VMC stock has a PE ratio of 43.05. This is based on the current EPS of $6.4 and the stock price of $275.53 per share. An increase of 17% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 36.8 of the last 4 quarters.
VMC PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Vulcan Materials over the last ten years is 39.01. The current 43.05 PE ratio is 10% above the historical average. Over the past ten years, VMC's PE ratio was at its highest in the Mar 2015 quarter at 99.18, with a price of $84.3 and an EPS of $0.85. The Sep 2018 quarter recorded the bottom point at 20.48, with a price of $111.2 and an EPS of $5.43.
Vulcan Materials PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 35.79% in 2015
Maximum annual decrease: -86.53% in 2014
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 32.34 | -20.03% |
| 2022 | 40.44 | -1.61% |
| 2021 | 41.1 | 22.21% |
| 2020 | 33.63 | 9.08% |
| 2019 | 30.83 | 21.71% |
| 2018 | 25.33 | -10.43% |
| 2017 | 28.28 | -28.82% |
| 2016 | 39.73 | -30.55% |
| 2015 | 57.21 | 35.79% |
| 2014 | 42.13 | -86.53% |
VMC average PE ratio chart
VMC's current P/E ratio is above the 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
VMC PE vs 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 (43.05) than its peer group average of 18.52.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| MDU Mdu Resources Group Inc | 9.49 | $3.79B |
| MLM Martin Marietta Materials Inc | 17.17 | $33.78B |
| MAS Masco Corp | 20.92 | $16.97B |
| AWI Armstrong World Industries Inc | 26.5 | $6.58B |
| VMC Vulcan Materials CO | 43.05 | $36.39B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Vulcan Materials's PE ratio?
As of Jan 21, 2025, VMC stock has a price to earnings ratio of 43.05.
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 36.96.
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 34.76.
What is the highest PE ratio for VMC?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 99.18 in the Mar 2015 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for VMC compare to its historical average?
VMC's current price to earnings ratio is 10% above 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 (Jan 21, 2025), Vulcan Materials's stock price is $275.53. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $6.4. Therefore, Vulcan Materials's P/E ratio for today is 43.05. PE RATIO(43.05) = STOCK PRICE($275.53) / TTM EPS($6.4)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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