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VMCVulcan Materials Company
$301.71
Financials
AVOID
Investment Thesis
VMC is a market laggard (RS 61/99, Top 39%) with strong fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.
Weak relative strength + ordinary growth = Pass
Key Takeaways
- Earnings strong
- RS 61 - needs improvement
- Wait & watch
Earnings Momentum
Earnings Accelerating
Price Structure
Partial AlignmentPrice
$301.71
✓→
50 DMA
$292.88
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100 DMA
$294.68
✓→
150 DMA
$287.25
✓→
200 DMA
$279.55
Alignment Score: 3/4
LEADERSHIP TEST FAILED
RS Rating 61/99 is in Bottom 61% of market. Minervini target: Top 20% (RS 80+)
Why Not BUY Yet?
RS Rating
61 (Top 39%)→>80 (Top 20%)
Pattern Stage
AT_PIVOT→At pivot or near breakout
What Would Change Our Mind?
To turn bullish on VMC, we need:
- RS Rating: >80 (Top 20%)(currently 61 (Top 39%))
- Pattern Stage: At pivot or near breakout(currently AT_PIVOT)
Twin Engines Dashboard
Technical Health
RS Rating
61/99
Top 39% (Need 80+)
Trend
Uptrend
Above 200 DMA
RSI (14)
51
NEUTRAL
VCP Setup
COOL
Score: 4/9
Volume
819K
-15% vs avg
From Entry
+3.4%
$291.89
Fundamental Horsepower
EPS Qtr YoY
+81%
Accelerating
EPS 3Y CAGR
+11%
Annual Earnings
Revenue Qtr
+14%
Accelerating
F-Score
5/9
Piotroski Quality
ROE
12%
Return on Equity
EPS Rank
64/99
Percentile
Trade Plan
Stalled BreakoutBreakout Date2025-08-12157 days ago
Entry Was$291.89Breakout price
Gain Since+3%From entry
Reclaim$298.1221 EMA support
If/Then Playbook
IF: RS Rating improves to >80
THEN: Re-evaluate for WATCHLIST
IF: Price closes below 200 DMA
THEN: Remove from radar entirely
IF: EPS growth accelerates to >40% next quarter
THEN: Reassess as potential turnaround
Key Price Levels
Resistance
- 52W High$313.37+3.9%
- Pivot$313.37+3.9%
Current$301.71
Support
- 20 DMA$295.86-1.9%
- 50 DMA$292.88-2.9%
- 200 DMA$279.55-7.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is VMC stock a buy now?
VMC is a market laggard (RS 61/99, Top 39%) with strong fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.
What is the buy point for VMC?
VMC broke out at $291.89 5 month(s) ago but has stalled (+3%). Wait for fresh momentum or new base pattern.
What is VMC's RS Rating?
VMC has an RS Rating of 61/99, meaning it's in the Top 39% of all stocks for relative price performance over the past 12 months. Minervini recommends RS 80+ for momentum trades.
Important Disclosure: This analysis is for educational and informational purposes only. Technical and fundamental indicators are based on historical data and do not guarantee future performance. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.