VMC Vulcan Materials PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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- NYSE: VMC
- PE Ratio
As at May 9, 2025, the VMC stock has a PE ratio of 38.03. This is based on the current EPS of $7.09 and the stock price of $269.63 per share. An increase of 4.7% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 36.3 of the last 4 quarters.
VMC PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Vulcan Materials over the last ten years is 37.31. The current 38.03 PE ratio is comparable to 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Dec 2021 | 41.1 | 18.31% | $207.58 | $5.05 |
| Sep 2021 | 34.74 | 0.78% | $169.16 | $4.87 |
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 (38.03) than its peer group average of 21.43.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| MDU Mdu Resources Group Inc | 13.03 | $3.43B |
| MAS Masco Corp | 18.59 | $14.39B |
| AWI Armstrong World Industries Inc | 24.79 | $6.76B |
| MLM Martin Marietta Materials Inc | 31.49 | $33.09B |
| VMC Vulcan Materials CO | 38.3 | $35.87B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Vulcan Materials's PE ratio?
As of May 9, 2025, VMC stock has a price to earnings ratio of 38.03.
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 36.36.
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 35.37.
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 1.9% 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 (May 9, 2025), Vulcan Materials's stock price is $269.63. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $7.09. Therefore, Vulcan Materials's P/E ratio for today is 38.03. PE RATIO(38.03) = STOCK PRICE($269.63) / TTM EPS($7.09)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.