111.48 - 114.40
76.75 - 114.40
5.09M / 4.23M (Avg.)
23.96 | 4.77
Profitability reveals how effectively the business turns revenues into profits. Higher and improving margins or returns on capital suggest a durable competitive advantage, supporting a stronger intrinsic valuation.
3.36%
ROE 50-75% of VMC's 6.39%. Martin Whitman would question whether management can close the gap.
1.27%
ROA below 50% of VMC's 3.85%. Michael Burry would look for fundamental issues like obsolete assets or management lapses.
2.55%
ROCE below 50% of VMC's 6.84%. Michael Burry would question the viability of the firm’s strategy.
29.18%
Gross margin 75-90% of VMC's 32.46%. Bill Ackman would ask if incremental improvements can close the gap.
7.95%
Operating margin below 50% of VMC's 24.72%. Michael Burry would investigate whether this signals deeper issues.
5.20%
Net margin below 50% of VMC's 16.16%. Michael Burry would suspect deeper competitive or structural weaknesses.