PE Ratio: 29.80

Basis: FMP quote price / unrounded diluted EPS from four consecutive issuer fiscal quarters. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.

Is the P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 29.80 is 21% below its 5-year average of 37.69, near the low end of its 5-year range (29.47–50.04).

As of 2026-09-12T00:16:11.998Z. 14.12% below its 12-month average of 34.70.

PE Ratio (29.80) = Close Price ($252.74) / Diluted TTM EPS ($8.48)

VMC PE Ratio Metrics

P/E vs. its own history

At 29.8, P/E is below its 20-year median — higher than 27% of readings in its 20-year history.

P/E Comparison

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

PE Ratio FAQ

What is the P/E ratio for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?

The P/E ratio for VMC stock is 29.80.

Is Vulcan Materials Company's P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 29.80 is 21% below its 5-year average of 37.69, near the low end of its 5-year range (29.47–50.04).

What is the TTM average P/E ratio for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?

The TTM average P/E ratio for VMC stock is 34.70.

What is the 3Y average P/E ratio for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?

The 3Y average P/E ratio for VMC stock is 36.96.

What is the 5Y average P/E ratio for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?

The 5Y average P/E ratio for VMC stock is 37.69.

What is the 10Y average P/E ratio for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?

The 10Y average P/E ratio for VMC stock is 36.17.

What is the 15Y average P/E ratio for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?

The 15Y average P/E ratio for VMC stock is 37.58.

What is the 20Y average P/E ratio for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?

The 20Y average P/E ratio for VMC stock is 34.97.

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