Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) — Free Cash Flow Yield
Basic Materials
Vulcan Materials Company produces and supplies construction aggregates in the United States. It operates through three segments: Aggregates, Asphalt, and Concrete. The company provides crushed stone, sand and gravel, sand, and other aggregates for use in construction and maintenance of highways, streets, and other public works, as well as in the construction of housing and commercial, industrial, and other nonresidential facilities; aggregates that are used as ballast for construction and maintenance of railroad tracks; riprap and jetty stones for use in erosion control along roads and waterways; asphalt mix; asphalt construction paving services; and ready-mixed concrete products. The company was formerly known as Virginia Holdco, Inc. and changed its name to Vulcan Materials Company. Vulcan Materials Company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| FCF Yield | 3.1% |
| Basic Materials Sector Avg FCF Yield | 3.5% |
| Annual Free Cash Flow | $1.1B |
| Market Cap | $36.5B |
| P/E Ratio | 33.2x |
Vulcan Materials Company's FCF yield of 3.1% is below the Basic Materials sector average (3.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vulcan Materials Company's (VMC) free cash flow yield?
Vulcan Materials Company's (VMC) free cash flow yield is 3.1%. That is below the Basic Materials sector average (3.5%).
Is VMC's free cash flow yield good?
At 3.1%, VMC's free cash flow yield is considered weak — yields above 10% are generally excellent, 7–10% good, 4–7% fair, and below 4% weak, though context varies by sector and growth stage.
How much free cash flow does Vulcan Materials Company generate?
Vulcan Materials Company generated $1.1B in free cash flow, against a market cap of $36.5B.
How is free cash flow yield calculated?
Free cash flow yield = (Free Cash Flow ÷ Market Capitalization) × 100%. Free cash flow equals operating cash flow minus capital expenditures.
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