Part of the basic materials sector, Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) is listed under Building Materials. Valued at $38.08B, VMC is a large-cap name in its sector. It operates through three segments: Aggregates, Asphalt, and Concrete.
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The company holds $140.2M in cash, though total debt stands at $5.19B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. The company generates $244.4M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. Return on equity stands at 13.5%, which is decent for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 6.1% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $7.32B (2022) to $7.94B (2025).
The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing VMC.