Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) Current Ratio: 2.69
Is Vulcan Materials Company’s current ratio high or low?
Vulcan Materials Company's current ratio of 2.69 is 15% above its 5-year average of 2.34, around the middle of its 5-year range (1.83–3.17).
The current ratio for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) is 2.69 as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 19.03% (2.26).
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VMC Current Ratio Metrics
CURRENT RATIO
2.69
CURRENT RATIO AVG TTM
2.26
CURRENT RATIO AVG 3Y
2.42
CURRENT RATIO AVG 5Y
2.34
CURRENT RATIO AVG 10Y
2.47
CURRENT RATIO AVG 15Y
2.38
CURRENT RATIO AVG 20Y
2.07
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+19.03%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+11.16%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+14.88%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+8.95%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+12.94%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+29.89%
VMC Competitors' Current Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | CURRENT RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) | — | 2.69 | 2.26 | 2.42 | 2.34 |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD) | $18.47B | 2.42 | 1.88 | 2.30 | 2.41 |
| Alcoa Corporation (AA) | $17.30B | 1.44 | 1.44 | 1.52 | 1.55 |
| Nucor Corporation (NUE) | $57.05B | 2.94 | 2.72 | 3.10 | 3.08 |
| United States Steel Corporation (X) | $12.42B | 1.55 | 1.66 | 1.79 | 1.71 |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) | $61.57B | 1.38 | 1.45 | 1.51 | 2.10 |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL) | $72.33B | 1.08 | 1.17 | 1.24 | 1.33 |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $74.96B | 0.87 | 0.83 | 0.87 | 0.89 |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) | $89.24B | 2.29 | 2.35 | 2.40 | 2.47 |
| Newmont Corporation (NEM) | $99.04B | 2.29 | 1.96 | 1.85 | 2.14 |
Liquidity Analysis
Current Ratio
2.69
Quick Ratio
1.97
Vulcan Materials Company Current Ratio Formula & Definition
Current Ratio = Current Assets / Current Liabilities
The current ratio measures short-term liquidity — a company's ability to cover current liabilities with current assets. Above 1.0 indicates positive working capital.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Vulcan Materials Company Current Ratio FAQ
- What is the current ratio for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?
- The current ratio for VMC stock is 2.69.
- Is Vulcan Materials Company's current ratio high or low?
- Vulcan Materials Company's current ratio of 2.69 is 15% above its 5-year average of 2.34, around the middle of its 5-year range (1.83–3.17).
- What is the TTM average current ratio for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?
- The TTM average current ratio for VMC stock is 2.26.
- What is the 3Y average current ratio for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?
- The 3Y average current ratio for VMC stock is 2.42.
- What is the 5Y average current ratio for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?
- The 5Y average current ratio for VMC stock is 2.34.
- What is the 10Y average current ratio for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?
- The 10Y average current ratio for VMC stock is 2.47.
- What is the 15Y average current ratio for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?
- The 15Y average current ratio for VMC stock is 2.38.
- What is the 20Y average current ratio for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?
- The 20Y average current ratio for VMC stock is 2.07.
Vulcan Materials Company Current Ratio History
| DATE | CURRENT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 2.69 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1.83 |
| 2023-12-31 | 3.17 |
| 2022-12-31 | 1.99 |
| 2021-12-31 | 2.20 |
| 2020-12-31 | 2.17 |
| 2019-12-31 | 2.58 |
| 2018-12-31 | 1.79 |
| 2017-12-31 | 2.66 |
| 2016-12-31 | 3.01 |
| 2015-12-31 | 3.07 |
| 2014-12-31 | 2.04 |
| 2013-12-31 | 3.20 |
| 2012-12-31 | 2.26 |
| 2011-12-31 | 2.12 |
| 2010-12-31 | 1.33 |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.87 |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.54 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.46 |
| 2006-12-31 | 1.50 |
| 2005-12-31 | 2.01 |
| 2004-12-31 | 3.32 |
| 2003-12-31 | 1.93 |
| 2002-12-31 | 2.65 |
| 2001-12-31 | 2.12 |
| 2000-12-31 | 1.21 |
| 1999-12-31 | 1.62 |
| 1998-12-31 | 2.73 |
| 1997-12-31 | 2.35 |
| 1996-12-31 | 2.02 |
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About Vulcan Materials Company
Vulcan Materials Company, alongside its affiliated entities, stands as a prominent producer and distributor of construction aggregates, primarily operating within the United States. The company's activities are organized into four distinct divisions: Aggregates, Asphalt, Concrete, and Calcium. The Aggregates division focuses on providing essential materials like crushed stone, sand, gravel, and other foundational aggregates, along with related services. These products are vital for building and maintaining highways, public infrastructure, residential properties, and various commercial, industrial, and other non-residential structures. Through its Asphalt Mix segment, the firm furnishes asphalt mixture to locations in Alabama, Arizona, California, New Mexico, Tennessee, and Texas, additionally performing asphalt paving work in Alabama, Tennessee, and Texas. The Concrete segment supplies ready-mixed concrete to customers in California, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Washington D.C. Lastly, the Calcium division is responsible for mining, manufacturing, and marketing calcium products for use in animal feed, plastics, and water treatment industries. Established in 1909, the corporation, initially known as Virginia Holdco, Inc. before its name change, is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Construction Materials
- CEO
- Ronnie A. Pruitt