Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) Debt to Equity Ratio: 0.63
Is Vulcan Materials Company’s debt to equity ratio high or low?
Vulcan Materials Company's debt to equity ratio of 0.63 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.65, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.59–0.72).
The debt to equity ratio for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) is 0.63 as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 6.67% (0.68).
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VMC Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
VMC Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
VMC Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
0.63
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM
0.68
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y
0.65
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y
0.65
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y
0.59
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y
0.61
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y
0.61
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-6.67%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-2.70%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-2.83%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+7.44%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+3.81%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+2.48%
VMC Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) | $35.38B | 0.63 | 0.68 | 0.65 | 0.65 |
| International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) | $18.95B | 0.47 | 0.58 | 0.64 | 0.65 |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD) | $18.47B | 0.23 | 0.27 | 0.29 | 0.33 |
| Alcoa Corporation (AA) | $17.30B | 0.45 | 0.50 | 0.46 | 0.50 |
| Nucor Corporation (NUE) | $57.05B | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.38 |
| United States Steel Corporation (X) | $12.42B | 0.37 | 0.38 | 0.40 | 0.65 |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) | $61.57B | 1.23 | 1.05 | 0.88 | 0.80 |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL) | $72.33B | 0.97 | 0.96 | 1.06 | 1.11 |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $74.96B | 3.16 | 3.05 | 3.33 | 3.47 |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) | $89.24B | 0.61 | 0.58 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
0.63
Current Ratio
2.69
Vulcan Materials Company Debt to Equity Ratio Formula & Definition
Debt to Equity measures financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholders' equity.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Vulcan Materials Company Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ
- What is the debt to equity ratio for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?
- The debt to equity ratio for VMC stock is 0.63.
- Is Vulcan Materials Company's debt to equity ratio high or low?
- Vulcan Materials Company's debt to equity ratio of 0.63 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.65, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.59–0.72).
- What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?
- The TTM average debt to equity ratio for VMC stock is 0.68.
- What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?
- The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for VMC stock is 0.65.
- What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?
- The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for VMC stock is 0.65.
- What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?
- The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for VMC stock is 0.59.
- What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?
- The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for VMC stock is 0.61.
- What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?
- The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for VMC stock is 0.61.
Vulcan Materials Company Debt to Equity Ratio History
| DATE | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 0.63 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.72 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.59 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.65 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.69 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.61 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.56 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.56 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.57 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.43 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.44 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.48 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.64 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.71 |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.74 |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.69 |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.68 |
| 2008-12-31 | 1.01 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.97 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.26 |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.28 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.30 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.49 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.55 |
| 2001-12-31 | 0.60 |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.65 |
| 1999-12-31 | 0.61 |
| 1998-12-31 | 0.07 |
| 1997-12-31 | 0.09 |
| 1996-12-31 | 0.11 |
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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