VMC:NYE-Vulcan Materials Company (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Building Materials |

Last Closing

USD 221.34

Change

+0.44 (+0.20)%

Market Cap

USD 29.18B

Volume

3.33M

Analyst Target

USD 138.95
Analyst Rating

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About

Vulcan Materials Company produces and supplies construction aggregates in the United States. It operates through three segments: Aggregates, Asphalt, and Concrete. The company provides crushed stone, sand and gravel, sand, riprap and jetty stones, and other aggregates for use in construction and maintenance of highways, streets, and other public works, as well as in the construction of housing and commercial, industrial, and other nonresidential facilities; asphalt mix; asphalt construction paving services; and ready-mixed concrete products. The company was formerly known as Virginia Holdco, Inc. and changed its name to Vulcan Materials Company. Vulcan Materials Company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.

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ETFs Containing VMC

ZPDM:F SPDR S&P U.S. Materials S.. 3.63 % 0.00 %

-0.72 (0%)

USD 0.04B
SXLB:SW SPDR S&P U.S. Materials S.. 3.63 % 0.00 %

N/A

N/A
AMER 3.22 % 0.00 %

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94VE:XETRA Global X U.S. Infrastruct.. 2.64 % 0.00 %

+0.14 (+0%)

USD 0.10B
PAVE:SW Global X U.S. Infrastruct.. 2.64 % 0.00 %

+0.14 (+0%)

USD 0.49B
LALT Invesco Multi-Strategy Al.. 0.00 % 0.88 %

-0.14 (0%)

USD 6.53M
PKB Invesco Dynamic Building .. 0.00 % 0.60 %

-1.41 (0%)

USD 0.40B
GRBIC 0.00 % 0.00 %

N/A

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XLB Materials Select Sector S.. 0.00 % 0.13 %

-1.83 (0%)

USD 5.78B
IUMS:LSE iShares S&P 500 Materials.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.02 (0%)

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2B7B:XETRA iShares S&P 500 Materials.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.01 (0%)

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ZPDM:XETRA SPDR S&P U.S. Materials S.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.06 (0%)

N/A
VNMC 0.00 % 0.00 %

N/A

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Building Materials) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -13.95% 27% F 14% F
Dividend Return 0.19% 100% F 6% D-
Total Return -13.76% 27% F 14% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -16.46% 45% F 17% F
Dividend Return 0.71% 57% F 9% A-
Total Return -15.75% 45% F 15% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 88.20% 20% F 74% C
Dividend Return 8.63% 44% F 19% F
Total Return 96.83% 20% F 71% C-
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 21.44% 31% F 82% B
Dividend Return 22.31% 31% F 81% B-
Total Return 0.87% 40% F 21% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 24.55% 92% A 44% F
Risk Adjusted Return 90.87% 77% C+ 91% A-
Market Capitalization 29.18B 89% A- 93% A

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Dividend Growth

This stock has shown top quartile dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

What to not like:
Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor return on equity

The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector