Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) EBITDA Margin: 32.37%
Is Vulcan Materials Company’s EBITDA margin high or low?
Vulcan Materials Company's EBITDA margin of 32.37% is 22% above its 5-year average of 26.51%, near the high end of its 5-year range (20.92%–32.37%).
The EBITDA margin for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) is 32.37% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 9.60% (29.53%).
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VMC EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
32.37%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
29.53%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
26.56%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
26.51%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
25.94%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
23.57%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
23.64%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+9.60%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+21.85%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+22.10%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+24.80%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+37.36%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+36.96%
VMC Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) | — | 32.37% | 29.53% | 26.56% | 26.51% |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD) | $18.47B | 16.94% | 19.58% | 19.93% | 17.14% |
| Alcoa Corporation (AA) | $17.30B | 14.38% | 11.65% | 8.98% | 10.47% |
| Nucor Corporation (NUE) | $57.05B | 12.64% | 13.62% | 19.31% | 19.03% |
| United States Steel Corporation (X) | $12.42B | 8.79% | 10.03% | 16.73% | 10.89% |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) | $61.57B | 11.11% | 32.38% | 33.27% | 35.58% |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL) | $72.33B | 21.53% | 22.98% | 20.93% | 20.33% |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $74.96B | 18.65% | 19.05% | 18.02% | 17.78% |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) | $89.24B | 34.02% | 35.61% | 37.22% | 37.17% |
| Newmont Corporation (NEM) | $99.04B | 59.39% | 50.89% | 36.26% | 40.66% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
27.6%
EBITDA Margin
32.4%
Operating Margin
20.6%
Net Margin
13.9%
Formula: EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) × 100
Why EBITDA Margin matters:
- Removes effects of depreciation policies (D&A)
- Capital structure neutral (ignores interest)
- Tax neutral (ignores tax differences)
- Good proxy for operating cash generation
Vulcan Materials Company EBITDA Margin Formula & Definition
EBITDA Margin = EBITDA / Revenue
EBITDA margin measures operating profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as a percentage of revenue.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Vulcan Materials Company EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the EBITDA margin for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?
- The EBITDA margin for VMC stock is 32.37%.
- Is Vulcan Materials Company's EBITDA margin high or low?
- Vulcan Materials Company's EBITDA margin of 32.37% is 22% above its 5-year average of 26.51%, near the high end of its 5-year range (20.92%–32.37%).
- What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?
- The TTM average EBITDA margin for VMC stock is 29.53%.
- What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?
- The 3Y average EBITDA margin for VMC stock is 26.56%.
- What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?
- The 5Y average EBITDA margin for VMC stock is 26.51%.
- What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?
- The 10Y average EBITDA margin for VMC stock is 25.94%.
- What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?
- The 15Y average EBITDA margin for VMC stock is 23.57%.
- What is the 20Y average EBITDA margin for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?
- The 20Y average EBITDA margin for VMC stock is 23.64%.
Vulcan Materials Company EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 32.37% |
| 2024-12-31 | 26.70% |
| 2023-12-31 | 26.27% |
| 2022-12-31 | 20.92% |
| 2021-12-31 | 26.53% |
| 2020-12-31 | 26.28% |
| 2019-12-31 | 25.61% |
| 2018-12-31 | 25.27% |
| 2017-12-31 | 24.75% |
| 2016-12-31 | 26.90% |
| 2015-12-31 | 23.72% |
| 2014-12-31 | 27.06% |
| 2013-12-31 | 17.88% |
| 2012-12-31 | 16.23% |
| 2011-12-31 | 16.39% |
| 2010-12-31 | 14.18% |
| 2009-12-31 | 20.47% |
| 2008-12-31 | 17.44% |
| 2007-12-31 | 29.63% |
| 2006-12-31 | 27.57% |
| 2005-12-31 | 24.17% |
| 2004-12-31 | 25.39% |
| 2003-12-31 | 28.32% |
| 2002-12-31 | 22.18% |
| 2001-12-31 | 24.58% |
| 2000-12-31 | 22.99% |
| 1999-12-31 | 24.00% |
| 1998-12-31 | 27.08% |
| 1997-12-31 | 24.60% |
| 1996-12-31 | 24.67% |
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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