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VMC P/E Ratio Analysis

32.2x

Updated 57h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The P/E ratio of 33.1x means investors pay $33.10 for every $1 of the company's annual earnings, so it measures how expensive the stock is relative to its profit generation.

Sector Performance

71th percentile

VMC

32.2x

Sector Median

23.1x

Sector Avg

33.7x

Prior Period

33.1x(Aug 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

The P/E ratio of 33.1x means investors pay $33.10 for every $1 of the company's annual earnings, so it measures how expensive the stock is relative to its profit generation.

Compared to sector peers, this is well above the sector median of 23.3x, placing VMC in the 72nd percentile — meaning it is pricier than roughly 72% of similar companies. The trend is stable: the ratio has increased 5.0% year-over-year but decreased 2.0% quarter-over-quarter, with recent readings oscillating between 31.5x and 33.8x over the last eight quarters. A high valuation combined with a flat trend suggests the market is not aggressively repricing the stock, so the investment risk lies in paying a premium without recent momentum justifying an even higher multiple. This metric neither confirms nor challenges the overall NEUTRAL verdict — it supports it, because the elevated level is offset by a steady, non-expanding P/E picture.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about VMC?

Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.

How is the P/E Ratio calculated?

P/E Ratio is calculated as: Price / EPS.

Who are VMC's closest peers by P/E Ratio?

The closest peers by P/E Ratio include: WELL (102.4x), IAC (104.9x), FORM (108.1x), MCHP (113.5x), MTSI (118.9x).

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The Formula

Price / EPS

Why It Matters

Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.