VMC

Vulcan Materials Company is a leading provider of building materials in the United States. Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, the company operates within the Basic Materials sector and Building Materials industry. With a market capitalization of $39.20 billion, Vulcan Materials serves a large customer base with its extensive network of facilities and operations. The company employs approximately 11,971 individuals across its various locations. Vulcan Materials' financial performance is characterized by notable profitability metrics. The company boasts gross margins of 28.2%, operating margins of 23.6%, and profit margins of 14.2%. Additionally, Vulcan Materials generates significant returns on equity (13.5%) and assets (6.4%). However, the company's balance sheet reflects a substantial debt load, with a ratio of debt to equity standing at 56.30. Conversely, the current ratio of 2.23 suggests that Vulcan Materials maintains sufficient liquidity to meet its short-term obligations. Vulcan Materials' valuation is supported by a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 34.62 and forward P/E of 30.17. The company's revenue growth rate stands at 14.4% on a year-over-year basis, while earnings growth reaches an impressive 80.8%. With a dividend yield of 0.67%, Vulcan Materials provides investors with a relatively modest income stream.