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VMC Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

13.2%

Updated 57h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholder equity, so 13.2% means VMC earned $0.132 per dollar of equity.

Sector Performance

50th percentile

VMC

13.2%

Sector Median

13.3%

Sector Avg

16.9%

Prior Period

13.5%(Jul 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholder equity, so 13.2% means VMC earned $0.132 per dollar of equity.

This is just below the sector median of 13.5%, placing VMC at the 49th percentile among sector peers, essentially middle-of-the-pack. The trend data are incomplete: year-over-year change is not available, and quarter-over-quarter change is -2.2%, reflecting a decline from 13.5% to 13.2%. The combination of a near-median ROE and a slight recent decline implies limited upside opportunity and mild downside risk rather than a clear competitive edge. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because VMC’s profitability is in line with peers but not improving.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about VMC?

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.

How is the Return on Equity (ROE) calculated?

Return on Equity (ROE) is calculated as: Net Income / Shareholders' Equity.

Who are VMC's closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE)?

The closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: LOW (-67.1%), MAR (-69.0%), BMBL (-76.9%), WBA (-82.7%), NIO (-84.0%).

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The Formula

Net Income / Shareholders' Equity

Why It Matters

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.