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Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) Interest Coverage Ratio: 3.41x

The interest coverage ratio for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) is 3.41x as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

VMC Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

3.41x

VMC Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPINTEREST COVERAGE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)$35.38B3.41xN/AN/AN/A
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)$18.95B3.68x3.09x3.09x3.13x
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD)$18.47B2.75x3.88x4.05x3.80x
Alcoa Corporation (AA)$17.30B6.15x6.81x9.88x9.08x
Nucor Corporation (NUE)$57.05B45.07x29.07x32.86x37.72x
United States Steel Corporation (X)$12.42B10.00x18.21x17.86x14.55x
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)$61.57B-4.10x17.23x17.20x17.49x
Ecolab Inc. (ECL)$72.33B12.08x9.90x8.00x7.79x
The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)$74.96B8.11x8.41x8.15x8.08x
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)$89.24B17.05x19.29x15.97x13.34x

Financial Health Indicators

Interest Coverage

3.4x

Debt/Equity

0.63

Current Ratio

2.69

Formula: Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense

Reference ranges:

  • < 1.5x: EBIT is less than 1.5 times interest expense
  • 1.5x - 3x: EBIT is between 1.5 and 3 times interest expense
  • 3x - 5x: EBIT is between 3 and 5 times interest expense
  • > 5x: EBIT is more than 5 times interest expense

Note: Interest coverage should be compared with historical interest expense, operating income, and industry capital structure.

Vulcan Materials Company Interest Coverage Ratio Formula & Definition

Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense

The interest coverage ratio measures operating earnings relative to interest expense.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Vulcan Materials Company Interest Coverage Ratio FAQ

What is the interest coverage ratio for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?
The interest coverage ratio for VMC stock is 3.41x.

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.

Birmingham, AL
11,971 employees
Basic Materials / Construction Materials
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Construction Materials
CEO
Ronnie A. Pruitt