Forward PE Ratio: 31.09
The forward PE ratio is 31.09 as of Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Forward PE Ratio (31.09) = Close Price ($288.73) / Consensus Forward EPS ($9.22)
VMC Forward PE Ratio Metrics
FORWARD PE RATIO
31.09
VMC Competitors' Forward PE Ratio
Vulcan Materials Company
Market Cap
$37.46B
Forward PE Ratio
31.09
| NAME | MARKET CAP | FORWARD PE RATIO |
|---|---|---|
| Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) | $37.46B | 31.09 |
| Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM)vs › | $34.34B | 29.71 |
| Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD)vs › | $32.02B | 14.09 |
| Nutrien Ltd. (NTR)vs › | $31.00B | 12.00 |
| PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG)vs › | $25.85B | 14.51 |
| Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM)vs › | $50.25B | 20.27 |
| Nucor Corporation (NUE)vs › | $50.62B | 14.25 |
| Dow Inc. (DOW)vs › | $20.54B | 9.86 |
| International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)vs › | $20.05B | 17.80 |
| Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)vs › | $19.22B | 19.04 |
Trailing vs Forward
Trailing P/E
34.1
reported TTM EPS
Forward P/E
31.1
consensus next-FY EPS
The gap between the two multiples is the consensus growth expectation: analysts' forward EPS of $9.22 implies +9.6% EPS growth vs the reported trailing $8.41.
Forward P/E by Fiscal Year
View All Analyst EstimatesAt today's $288.73 close, each upcoming fiscal year's consensus EPS implies a different multiple — how quickly the price is "paid down" by expected earnings if the estimates hold.
| Fiscal year end | Consensus EPS | Estimate range | Analysts | Implied P/E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $9.22 | $8.84 – $9.53 | 12 | 31.3x |
| 2027-12-31 | $10.85 | $10.27 – $11.42 | 14 | 26.6x |
| 2028-12-31 | $12.81 | $12.26 – $13.17 | 4 | 22.5x |
Source: FMP analyst consensus estimates, refreshed with the daily precompute. "n/m" = the consensus EPS is not positive, so a multiple is undefined. There is no forward P/E history chart here because charting one would require the estimates as they stood in the past, which we do not store — see the trailing P/E history for how the realized multiple has moved.
Forward PE Ratio Formula & Definition
PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)
The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Forward PE Ratio FAQ
- What is the forward PE ratio for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?
- The forward PE ratio for VMC stock is 31.09.
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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