Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) Gross Margin: 27.30%
Is Vulcan Materials Company’s gross margin high or low?
Vulcan Materials Company's gross margin of 27.30% is in line with its 5-year average of 25.29%, near the high end of its 5-year range (21.29%–27.30%).
The gross margin for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) is 27.30% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 0.63% (27.13%).
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VMC Gross Margin Metrics
GROSS MARGIN
27.30%
GROSS MARGIN AVG TTM
27.13%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 3Y
25.15%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 5Y
25.29%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 10Y
25.50%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 15Y
21.96%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 20Y
22.35%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+0.63%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+8.56%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+7.96%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+7.08%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+24.33%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+22.15%
VMC Competitors' Gross Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | GROSS MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) | — | 27.30% | 27.13% | 25.15% | 25.29% |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD) | $19.29B | 30.25% | 30.91% | 30.71% | 30.89% |
| Alcoa Corporation (AA) | $19.11B | 13.58% | 12.93% | 10.82% | 12.09% |
| Nucor Corporation (NUE) | $57.92B | 11.93% | 12.64% | 19.48% | 19.86% |
| United States Steel Corporation (X) | $12.42B | 10.10% | 11.28% | 17.81% | 13.29% |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) | $63.01B | 31.41% | 31.95% | 30.06% | 30.75% |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL) | $74.42B | 44.51% | 43.99% | 41.63% | 41.51% |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $76.59B | 48.94% | 48.70% | 46.55% | 46.05% |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) | $92.36B | 26.98% | 28.23% | 30.36% | 29.31% |
| Newmont Corporation (NEM) | $105.20B | 49.78% | 42.20% | 28.07% | 27.14% |
Gross Margin Analysis
Gross Margin
27.3%
(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue
Vulcan Materials Company Gross Margin Formula & Definition
Gross Margin = Gross Profit / Revenue
Gross margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after the cost of goods sold, reflecting core product profitability.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Vulcan Materials Company Gross Margin FAQ
- What is the gross margin for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?
- The gross margin for VMC stock is 27.30%.
- Is Vulcan Materials Company's gross margin high or low?
- Vulcan Materials Company's gross margin of 27.30% is in line with its 5-year average of 25.29%, near the high end of its 5-year range (21.29%–27.30%).
- What is the TTM average gross margin for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?
- The TTM average gross margin for VMC stock is 27.13%.
- What is the 3Y average gross margin for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?
- The 3Y average gross margin for VMC stock is 25.15%.
- What is the 5Y average gross margin for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?
- The 5Y average gross margin for VMC stock is 25.29%.
- What is the 10Y average gross margin for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?
- The 10Y average gross margin for VMC stock is 25.50%.
- What is the 15Y average gross margin for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?
- The 15Y average gross margin for VMC stock is 21.96%.
- What is the 20Y average gross margin for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?
- The 20Y average gross margin for VMC stock is 22.35%.
Vulcan Materials Company Gross Margin History
| DATE | GROSS MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 27.30% |
| 2024-12-31 | 26.96% |
| 2023-12-31 | 25.04% |
| 2022-12-31 | 21.29% |
| 2021-12-31 | 24.74% |
| 2020-12-31 | 26.39% |
| 2019-12-31 | 25.48% |
| 2018-12-31 | 25.12% |
| 2017-12-31 | 25.54% |
| 2016-12-31 | 27.53% |
| 2015-12-31 | 25.06% |
| 2014-12-31 | 19.62% |
| 2013-12-31 | 15.41% |
| 2012-12-31 | 13.01% |
| 2011-12-31 | 11.07% |
| 2010-12-31 | 11.75% |
| 2009-12-31 | 16.58% |
| 2008-12-31 | 20.53% |
| 2007-12-31 | 28.57% |
| 2006-12-31 | 27.88% |
| 2005-12-31 | 24.48% |
| 2004-12-31 | 23.74% |
| 2003-12-31 | 24.06% |
| 2002-12-31 | 19.50% |
| 2001-12-31 | 21.78% |
| 2000-12-31 | 31.70% |
| 1999-12-31 | 32.72% |
| 1998-12-31 | 38.28% |
| 1997-12-31 | 35.94% |
| 1996-12-31 | 35.83% |
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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