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VMC · NYSE · United States · Mining & Quarrying Of Nonmetallic Minerals (No Fuels)
In shortVulcan Materials CO is profitable, generates cash and carries moderate debt, with revenue growing (+7.1% last year).
Financial health
Strong
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | 20.4% | 85/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 13.6% | 74/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 12.9% | 65/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | 9.8% | 65/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 2.69× | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 0.51× | 83/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | 1.76× | 64/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | 6.76× | 50/100 |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | 3.47 | 61/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 14.3% | 77/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 1.05× | 94/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 1 of 5 | 67/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 13.5% | 61/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 2.8% | 84/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | 2.8% | 32/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | 23.5% | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2025 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY21 | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 5,552 | 7,315 | 7,782 | 7,418 | 7,941 |
| Cost of revenue | 4,179 | 5,758 | 5,833 | 5,418 | 5,767 |
| Gross profit | 1,373 | 1,558 | 1,949 | 2,000 | 2,175 |
| Selling, general & admin | 418 | 515 | 543 | 531 | 564 |
| Operating income | 1,011 | 951 | 1,427 | 1,365 | 1,620 |
| Interest expense | 149 | 169 | 196 | 191 | 240 |
| Pre-tax income | 874 | 788 | 1,245 | 1,172 | 1,390 |
| Income tax | 200 | 193 | 299 | 251 | 308 |
| Net income | 671 | 576 | 933 | 912 | 1,077 |
| Diluted EPS | $5.02 | $4.31 | $6.98 | $6.85 | $8.11 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 134 | 134 | 134 | 133 | 133 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
3.47 Safe zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
9/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Jun 30, 2026 · Data updated Apr 29, 2026