BASIC MATERIALS2/27/2026 • LIVE

Vulcan Materials (VMC)

Vulcan Materials (VMC) is a basic materials company operating in building materials. The company operates in the building materials segment and is benchmarked against listed peers. This analysis page tracks valuation context, trend strength, and downside risk over time.

PRICE
$308.99
+1.13% today
RISK
HIGH

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP
$40.83B
P/E RATIO
36.5
BETA
1.05
More volatile
DIV YIELD
0.67%
52W HIGH
$331.09
52W LOW
$215.08
VOLATILITY
39.0%
30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$298.67 → $308.99+3.46%
30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$247.31 → $308.99+24.9%
$243$277$310FebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJan
VMC | 52-week chartLast updated: 2/27/2026

Basic Materials Sector Context

Commodity-driven sector including mining, chemicals, and construction materials.

METRICVMCSECTOR AVGVS SECTOR
P/E Ratio36.5x14.0x 161%
Beta1.051.15Less volatile
Div Yield0.67%2.20%Below avg
30d Volatility39.0%28%Higher risk

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Competitors Analysis

Compare VMC's key metrics against its main basic materials sector competitors.

COMPANYPRICEMARKET CAPSECTOR
VMC(You are here)
$308.99$40.83BBasic Materials
LIN$498.51$233.76BBasic MaterialsVIEW →
APD$276.23$61.50BBasic MaterialsVIEW →
ECL$306.76$86.89BBasic MaterialsVIEW →
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Technical Analysis

Vulcan Materials is currently trading at $308.99, which is 6.7% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.05, the stock shows average sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL
30-DAY TRENDNEUTRAL
VOLUME0.7M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is VMC a good buy right now?

Vulcan Materials trades at 36.5x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is High based on 39.0% volatility.

Does VMC pay dividends?

Yes, Vulcan Materials offers a dividend yield of 0.67%. This translates to approximately $2.07 per share annually.

How volatile is VMC?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 39.0% and beta of 1.05,VMC is classified as High risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.

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Last updated: 2/27/2026, 2:03:48 PM