VMC Vulcan Materials PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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- NYSE: VMC
- PE Ratio
As at Nov 5, 2025, the VMC stock has a PE ratio of 33.7. This is based on the current EPS of $8.46 and the stock price of $285.1 per share. A decrease of 6% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 35.7 of the last 4 quarters.
VMC PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Vulcan Materials over the last ten years is 34.95. The current 33.7 PE ratio is 3.6% below the historical average. Over the past ten years, VMC's PE ratio was at its highest in the Dec 2015 quarter at 57.21, with a price of $94.97 and an EPS of $1.66. 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 36.36 | 0.22% | $307.62 | $8.46 |
| Jun 2025 | 36.28 | 10.24% | $260.82 | $7.19 |
| Mar 2025 | 32.91 | -11.84% | $233.3 | $7.09 |
| 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 |
VMC Price vs fair value
VMC average PE ratio chart
VMC's current P/E ratio is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PE comparison
Vulcan Materials's P/E of 33.7 is above the Basic Materials sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Basic Materials sector average of 22.74, Vulcan Materials's P/E is 48% higher.
VMC PE vs peers
Compared to its peer MLM, VMC's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than MAS's and AWI's. Vulcan Materials is presently trading at a higher PE ratio (33.7) than its peer group average of 23.93.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| MAS Masco Corp | 16.18 | $13.17B |
| MDU Mdu Resources Group Inc | 18.58 | $4.02B |
| AWI Armstrong World Industries Inc | 27.21 | $8.26B |
| VMC Vulcan Materials CO | 33.7 | $37.67B |
| MLM Martin Marietta Materials Inc | 33.74 | $36.82B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Vulcan Materials's PE ratio?
As of Nov 5, 2025, VMC stock has a price to earnings ratio of 33.7.
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 36.82.
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 36.31.
What is the highest PE ratio for VMC?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 57.21 in the Dec 2015 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for VMC compare to its historical average?
VMC's current price to earnings ratio is 3.6% 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 (Nov 5, 2025), Vulcan Materials's stock price is $285.1. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2025 is $8.46. Therefore, Vulcan Materials's P/E ratio for today is 33.7. PE RATIO(33.7) = STOCK PRICE($285.1) / TTM EPS($8.46)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.