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VALMONT INDUSTRIES (VMI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:VMI - US9202531011 - Common Stock

423.95 USD
+10.13 (+2.45%)
Last: 12/10/2025, 8:22:52 PM
423.95 USD
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After Hours: 12/10/2025, 8:22:52 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

Taking everything into account, VMI scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VMI was compared to 55 industry peers in the Construction & Engineering industry. VMI gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. VMI has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. These ratings could make VMI a good candidate for quality investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year VMI was profitable.
VMI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years VMI has been profitable.
In the past 5 years VMI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
VMI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFVMI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M

1.2 Ratios

VMI has a better Return On Assets (6.94%) than 70.91% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of VMI (14.64%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 13.73%, VMI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.18% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VMI is significantly below the industry average of 17.87%.
The 3 year average ROIC (12.19%) for VMI is below the current ROIC(13.73%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.94%
ROE 14.64%
ROIC 13.73%
ROA(3y)7.28%
ROA(5y)6.46%
ROE(3y)16.53%
ROE(5y)15.12%
ROIC(3y)12.19%
ROIC(5y)10.33%
VMI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVMI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

VMI has a Profit Margin of 5.70%. This is in the better half of the industry: VMI outperforms 65.45% of its industry peers.
VMI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 12.68%, VMI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.64% of the companies in the same industry.
VMI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of VMI (30.33%) is better than 81.82% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VMI has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 12.68%
PM (TTM) 5.7%
GM 30.33%
OM growth 3Y15.4%
OM growth 5Y9.34%
PM growth 3Y15.22%
PM growth 5Y10.06%
GM growth 3Y6.46%
GM growth 5Y4.3%
VMI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVMI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), VMI is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, VMI has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for VMI has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, VMI has an improved debt to assets ratio.
VMI Yearly Shares OutstandingVMI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M
VMI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsVMI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 6.17 indicates that VMI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
VMI has a Altman-Z score of 6.17. This is amongst the best in the industry. VMI outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VMI is 1.79, which is an excellent value as it means it would take VMI, only 1.79 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.79, VMI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
VMI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.46. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.46, VMI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.46
Debt/FCF 1.79
Altman-Z 6.17
ROIC/WACC1.37
WACC9.99%
VMI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFVMI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.26 indicates that VMI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of VMI (2.26) is better than 90.91% of its industry peers.
VMI has a Quick Ratio of 1.50. This is a normal value and indicates that VMI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
VMI has a Quick ratio of 1.50. This is in the better half of the industry: VMI outperforms 76.36% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.26
Quick Ratio 1.5
VMI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesVMI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

VMI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.08%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, VMI shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 18.77% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, VMI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.23% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.05% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.08%
EPS 3Y16.27%
EPS 5Y18.77%
EPS Q2Q%21.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.23%
Revenue growth 3Y5.19%
Revenue growth 5Y8.05%
Sales Q2Q%2.53%

3.2 Future

VMI is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.82% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, VMI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.53% on average per year.
EPS Next Y12.56%
EPS Next 2Y11.95%
EPS Next 3Y12.02%
EPS Next 5Y10.82%
Revenue Next Year1.44%
Revenue Next 2Y2.75%
Revenue Next 3Y3.36%
Revenue Next 5Y3.53%

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
VMI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesVMI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1B 2B 3B 4B
VMI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesVMI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5 10 15 20 25

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 23.53, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of VMI.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, VMI is valued a bit cheaper than 76.36% of the companies in the same industry.
VMI is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
VMI is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.69.
81.82% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VMI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
VMI is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.80, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.53
Fwd PE 19.69
VMI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVMI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

72.73% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VMI, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, VMI is valued a bit cheaper than 74.55% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.43
EV/EBITDA 14.51
VMI Per share dataVMI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150 200

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates VMI does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of VMI may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as VMI's earnings are expected to grow with 12.02% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.87
PEG (5Y)1.25
EPS Next 2Y11.95%
EPS Next 3Y12.02%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.66%, VMI is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
VMI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.65. VMI pays more dividend than 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.66, VMI pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.31.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.66%

5.2 History

The dividend of VMI is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.85%!
VMI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
VMI has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.85%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years22
VMI Yearly Dividends per shareVMI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

21.87% of the earnings are spent on dividend by VMI. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of VMI is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP21.87%
EPS Next 2Y11.95%
EPS Next 3Y12.02%
VMI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendVMI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M 400M
VMI Dividend Payout.VMI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.VMI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

VALMONT INDUSTRIES

NYSE:VMI (12/10/2025, 8:22:52 PM)

After market: 423.95 0 (0%)

423.95

+10.13 (+2.45%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)10-21 2025-10-21/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-16 2026-02-16/amc
Inst Owners95.35%
Inst Owner Change0.22%
Ins Owners1.32%
Ins Owner Change-0.57%
Market Cap8.35B
Revenue(TTM)4.10B
Net Income(TTM)233.68M
Analysts80
Price Target426.7 (0.65%)
Short Float %1.43%
Short Ratio1.74
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.66%
Yearly Dividend2.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.85%
DP21.87%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years22
Ex-Date12-26 2025-12-26 (0.68)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.64%
Min EPS beat(2)2.54%
Max EPS beat(2)6.73%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.09%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.82%
Max EPS beat(4)6.73%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)8.23%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)7.25%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)7.8%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.85%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.19%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.5%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.35%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.68%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.5%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.7%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.37%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.23%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)7.73%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.24%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.6%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.74%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.94%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.17%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.53
Fwd PE 19.69
P/S 2.04
P/FCF 20.43
P/OCF 15.5
P/B 5.23
P/tB 9.26
EV/EBITDA 14.51
EPS(TTM)18.02
EY4.25%
EPS(NY)21.53
Fwd EY5.08%
FCF(TTM)20.75
FCFY4.89%
OCF(TTM)27.34
OCFY6.45%
SpS208.28
BVpS81
TBVpS45.81
PEG (NY)1.87
PEG (5Y)1.25
Graham Number181.23
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.94%
ROE 14.64%
ROCE 20.09%
ROIC 13.73%
ROICexc 15.05%
ROICexgc 21.29%
OM 12.68%
PM (TTM) 5.7%
GM 30.33%
FCFM 9.96%
ROA(3y)7.28%
ROA(5y)6.46%
ROE(3y)16.53%
ROE(5y)15.12%
ROIC(3y)12.19%
ROIC(5y)10.33%
ROICexc(3y)13.08%
ROICexc(5y)11.29%
ROICexgc(3y)19.45%
ROICexgc(5y)16.82%
ROCE(3y)17.85%
ROCE(5y)15.17%
ROICexgc growth 3Y22.29%
ROICexgc growth 5Y14.35%
ROICexc growth 3Y24.1%
ROICexc growth 5Y13.9%
OM growth 3Y15.4%
OM growth 5Y9.34%
PM growth 3Y15.22%
PM growth 5Y10.06%
GM growth 3Y6.46%
GM growth 5Y4.3%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.22
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.46
Debt/FCF 1.79
Debt/EBITDA 1.2
Cap/Depr 143.82%
Cap/Sales 3.16%
Interest Coverage 12.55
Cash Conversion 88.24%
Profit Quality 174.94%
Current Ratio 2.26
Quick Ratio 1.5
Altman-Z 6.17
F-Score7
WACC9.99%
ROIC/WACC1.37
Cap/Depr(3y)92.44%
Cap/Depr(5y)104.5%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.14%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.64%
Profit Quality(3y)124.57%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.08%
EPS 3Y16.27%
EPS 5Y18.77%
EPS Q2Q%21.17%
EPS Next Y12.56%
EPS Next 2Y11.95%
EPS Next 3Y12.02%
EPS Next 5Y10.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.23%
Revenue growth 3Y5.19%
Revenue growth 5Y8.05%
Sales Q2Q%2.53%
Revenue Next Year1.44%
Revenue Next 2Y2.75%
Revenue Next 3Y3.36%
Revenue Next 5Y3.53%
EBIT growth 1Y11.11%
EBIT growth 3Y21.39%
EBIT growth 5Y18.14%
EBIT Next Year17.64%
EBIT Next 3Y14.31%
EBIT Next 5Y11.75%
FCF growth 1Y73.22%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y18.6%
OCF growth 1Y61.56%
OCF growth 3Y105.55%
OCF growth 5Y13.24%

VALMONT INDUSTRIES / VMI FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of VALMONT INDUSTRIES (VMI) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to VMI.


Can you provide the valuation status for VALMONT INDUSTRIES?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to VALMONT INDUSTRIES (VMI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for VALMONT INDUSTRIES?

VALMONT INDUSTRIES (VMI) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for VMI stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for VALMONT INDUSTRIES (VMI) is 23.53 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.23.


What is the earnings growth outlook for VALMONT INDUSTRIES?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of VALMONT INDUSTRIES (VMI) is expected to grow by 12.56% in the next year.