Posted by This post ranks the leading U.S. public companies in the building materials sector by market capitalization, highlighting the products they offer and key financial metrics.
| Rank | Company | Market Cap (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vulcan Materials Company | $35.10 B |
| 2 | Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. | $33.63 B |
| 3 | Eagle Materials Inc. | $6.99 B |
| 4 | Summit Materials, Inc. | $6.27 B |
| 5 | MDU Resources Group, Inc. | $3.43 B |
| 6 | United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. | $3.00 B |
| 7 | Monarch Cement Co. (The) | $0.89 B |
| 8 | Smith-Midland Corporation | $0.19 B |
| 9 | Boston Sand & Gravel Co. | $0.11 B |
| 10 | U.S. Concrete, Inc. | Not disclosed |
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Vulcan Materials Company
- Market Cap: $35.10 B
- Core Products:
- Aggregates (crushed stone, sand, gravel)
- Hot-mix asphalt
- Ready-mix concrete
- Headquarters: Birmingham, Alabama
- Notes:
- Largest U.S. producer of construction aggregates
- Extensive quarry network serving infrastructure projects
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Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
- Market Cap: $33.63 B
- Core Products:
- Aggregates (limestone, granite, sand, gravel)
- Cement
- Asphalt and concrete paving solutions
- Headquarters: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Notes:
- Strong presence in U.S. infrastructure and residential markets
- Diverse minerals portfolio for specialty applications
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Eagle Materials Inc.
- Market Cap: $6.99 B
- Core Products:
- Cement (Portland cement)
- Gypsum wallboard
- Concrete and aggregate products
- Headquarters: Dallas, Texas
- Notes:
- Focus on value-added building products
- Vertical integration from raw materials to finished goods
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Summit Materials, Inc.
- Market Cap: $6.27 B
- Core Products:
- Aggregates and cement
- Asphalt and ready-mix concrete
- Building products (mortars, concretes)
- Headquarters: Denver, Colorado
- Notes:
- Rapidly expanded via acquisitions since 2013
- Regional focus across 14 states
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MDU Resources Group, Inc.
- Market Cap: $3.43 B
- Core Products/Services:
- Construction materials (aggregates, ready-mix concrete)
- Contracting services (heavy civil, pipeline)
- Energy and utility operations
- Headquarters: Bismarck, North Dakota
- Notes:
- Diversified across materials, construction services, energy
- Stable cash flows from regulated utility segment
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United States Lime & Minerals, Inc.
- Market Cap: $3.00 B
- Core Products:
- Lime (dry and hydrated)
- Limestone products for industrial uses
- Agricultural lime
- Headquarters: Dallas, Texas
- Notes:
- Key supplier to steel, paper, and environmental markets
- Long-life quarries and kilns ensure supply stability
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Monarch Cement Co. (The)
- Market Cap: $0.89 B
- Core Products:
- Portland cement
- Specialty cements for oil-well and mining applications
- Headquarters: Katy, Texas
- Notes:
- Family-owned with history dating to 1929
- Focus on high-performance cements for infrastructure projects
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Smith-Midland Corporation
- Market Cap: $0.19 B
- Core Products:
- Precast concrete products (noise walls, barriers)
- Decorative concrete panels
- On-site concrete mixing services
- Headquarters: Midland, Virginia
- Notes:
- Leader in noise-attenuation wall segments
- High-margin specialty precast business
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Boston Sand & Gravel Co.
- Market Cap: $0.11 B
- Core Products:
- Aggregates (sand, gravel)
- Asphalt mixtures
- Hardscape and landscaping materials
- Headquarters: Woburn, Massachusetts
- Notes:
- Regional focus on New England construction markets
- Recent investments in recycling and sustainable materials
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U.S. Concrete, Inc.
- Market Cap: Not publicly disclosed
- Core Products:
- Ready-mix concrete
- Aggregates
- Cement (through joint ventures)
- Headquarters: Euless, Texas
- Notes:
- Major supplier to Texas-Oklahoma corridor
- Acquired by Vulcan Materials (pending regulatory approval)
Additional Insights:
- Regional Leaders vs. National Giants: While Vulcan and Martin Marietta dominate at scale, several regional players (Boston Sand & Gravel, Smith-Midland) carve out niches with specialty offerings.
- Vertical Integration: Companies that span raw materials to finished products (Eagle, Summit) often achieve higher margins.
- Emerging Trends:
- Increased focus on sustainable materials and recycled aggregates.
- Digitalization in supply chain tracking and order management.
- Growing demand for low-carbon cements and alternative binders.
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