Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 8.02%
Is Vulcan Materials Company’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
Vulcan Materials Company's return on invested capital (ROIC) of 8.02% is 20% above its 5-year average of 6.71%, near the high end of its 5-year range (5.37%–8.02%).
As of Thursday, June 11, 2026. 9.79% above its 12-month average of 7.30%.
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VMC Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
8.02%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
7.30%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
6.97%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
6.71%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
6.57%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
4.03%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
4.47%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+9.79%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+15.11%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+19.55%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+22.00%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+98.98%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+79.28%
VMC Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) | $35.36B | 8.02% | 7.30% | 6.97% | 6.71% |
| International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) | $19.79B | 3.19% | 2.91% | -1.44% | -0.11% |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD) | $18.56B | 2.18% | 2.86% | 3.62% | 3.63% |
| Alcoa Corporation (AA) | $17.72B | 7.84% | 4.37% | 2.33% | 3.07% |
| United States Steel Corporation (X) | $12.42B | 1.24% | 5.50% | 14.46% | 8.82% |
| Nucor Corporation (NUE) | $58.38B | 6.74% | 7.30% | 14.93% | 15.58% |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) | $62.06B | -1.82% | 4.05% | 5.72% | 6.36% |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL) | $72.95B | 11.95% | 11.88% | 10.14% | 9.59% |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $75.55B | 15.21% | 15.30% | 14.71% | 14.42% |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) | $91.93B | 7.77% | 8.29% | 8.87% | 8.45% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
8.0%
ROE
13.2%
Vulcan Materials Company Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Formula & Definition
ROIC = NOPAT / Invested Capital
Return on invested capital measures the after-tax return a company earns on all capital (debt and equity) invested in the business.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Vulcan Materials Company Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for VMC stock is 8.02%.
- Is Vulcan Materials Company's return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- Vulcan Materials Company's return on invested capital (ROIC) of 8.02% is 20% above its 5-year average of 6.71%, near the high end of its 5-year range (5.37%–8.02%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for VMC stock is 7.30%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for VMC stock is 6.97%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for VMC stock is 6.71%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for VMC stock is 6.57%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for VMC stock is 4.03%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for VMC stock is 4.47%.
Vulcan Materials Company Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 8.02% |
| 2024-12-31 | 6.59% |
| 2023-12-31 | 7.89% |
| 2022-12-31 | 5.37% |
| 2021-12-31 | 6.03% |
| 2020-12-31 | 6.35% |
| 2019-12-31 | 7.13% |
| 2018-12-31 | 6.64% |
| 2017-12-31 | 7.02% |
| 2016-12-31 | 6.36% |
| 2015-12-31 | 4.91% |
| 2014-12-31 | 4.81% |
| 2013-12-31 | -13.40% |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.48% |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.39% |
| 2010-12-31 | -0.10% |
| 2009-12-31 | -1.74% |
| 2008-12-31 | -0.06% |
| 2007-12-31 | 5.81% |
| 2006-12-31 | 15.04% |
| 2005-12-31 | 10.40% |
| 2004-12-31 | 12.50% |
| 2003-12-31 | 8.02% |
| 2002-12-31 | 7.31% |
| 2001-12-31 | 10.06% |
| 2000-12-31 | 8.17% |
| 1999-12-31 | 9.54% |
| 1998-12-31 | 16.11% |
| 1997-12-31 | 15.79% |
| 1996-12-31 | 15.98% |
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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