VMC FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 57h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current FCF Yield of 3.1% means that for each dollar of stock price, the company generates about 3.1 cents of free cash flow — the cash left after operating expenses and capital spending.
Sector Performance
38th percentileVMC
3.2%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
3.1%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current FCF Yield of 3.1% means that for each dollar of stock price, the company generates about 3.1 cents of free cash flow — the cash left after operating expenses and capital spending.
This is below the sector median of 4.1%, placing VMC at the 37th percentile among peers, so its cash return is on the lower half of the group. The trend is stable: the year-over-year change is +0.0%, while the quarter-over-quarter change is +3.3%, with recent readings hovering between 3.0% and 3.3%. A stable, below-median yield implies limited pressure from deteriorating cash generation, but also little near-term upside from improving cash returns. That combination points to a moderate risk profile — no red flag, yet no compelling cash-based opportunity. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the stable but average-level yield aligns with a hold-style assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about VMC?
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
How is the FCF Yield calculated?
FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.
Who are VMC's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: JACK (23.5%), BBWI (23.7%), YELP (25.7%), MET (27.9%), WIX (29.2%).
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The Formula
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
Why It Matters
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
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3.2%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
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