VALMONT INDUSTRIES (VMI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:VMI • US9202531011
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This VMI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. VMI Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year VMI was profitable.
- In the past year VMI had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years VMI has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years VMI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- VMI has a better Return On Assets (9.94%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 20.50%, VMI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- VMI's Return On Invested Capital of 16.71% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VMI outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for VMI is in line with the industry average of 17.34%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (16.71%) for VMI is above the 3 year average (16.18%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.94% | ||
| ROE | 20.5% | ||
| ROIC | 16.71% |
ROA(3y)8.24%
ROA(5y)7.49%
ROE(3y)18.08%
ROE(5y)16.84%
ROIC(3y)16.18%
ROIC(5y)14.19%
1.3 Margins
- VMI has a Profit Margin of 8.16%. This is in the better half of the industry: VMI outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VMI has grown nicely.
- The Operating Margin of VMI (12.74%) is better than 83.93% of its industry peers.
- VMI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- VMI's Gross Margin of 30.23% is amongst the best of the industry. VMI outperforms 83.93% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VMI has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.74% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.16% | ||
| GM | 30.23% |
OM growth 3Y8.57%
OM growth 5Y7.35%
PM growth 3Y12.21%
PM growth 5Y10.92%
GM growth 3Y5.28%
GM growth 5Y2.73%
2. VMI Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), VMI is creating some value.
- VMI has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for VMI has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for VMI is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- VMI has an Altman-Z score of 6.27. This indicates that VMI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- VMI has a better Altman-Z score (6.27) than 82.14% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of VMI is 2.55, which is a good value as it means it would take VMI, 2.55 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.55, VMI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- VMI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.49. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- VMI's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.49 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VMI outperforms 58.93% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.27 |
ROIC/WACC1.67
WACC9.98%
2.3 Liquidity
- VMI has a Current Ratio of 2.35. This indicates that VMI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- VMI has a better Current ratio (2.35) than 92.86% of its industry peers.
- VMI has a Quick Ratio of 1.58. 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 better Quick ratio (1.58) than 80.36% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.35 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.58 |
3. VMI Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 33.99% over the past year.
- VMI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 22.99% yearly.
- VMI shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.71%.
- VMI shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.23% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)33.99%
EPS 3Y18.51%
EPS 5Y22.99%
EPS Q2Q%130.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.71%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.89%
Revenue growth 5Y7.23%
Sales Q2Q%0.09%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.17% on average over the next years.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.34% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-3.71%
EPS Next 2Y3.14%
EPS Next 3Y5.42%
EPS Next 5Y6.17%
Revenue Next Year4.14%
Revenue Next 2Y4.85%
Revenue Next 3Y4.63%
Revenue Next 5Y4.34%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. VMI Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- VMI is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.50.
- VMI's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. VMI is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of VMI to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.78), we can say VMI is valued slightly cheaper.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.21, the valuation of VMI can be described as rather expensive.
- 87.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VMI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.54, VMI is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.21 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- VMI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VMI is cheaper than 69.64% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, VMI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.64% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 26.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.62 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- VMI has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.8
EPS Next 2Y3.14%
EPS Next 3Y5.42%
5. VMI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.72%, 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 0.14. VMI pays more dividend than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.72, VMI pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.72% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of VMI is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.21%!
- 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)9.21%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years23
5.3 Sustainability
- 15.68% of the earnings are spent on dividend by VMI. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of VMI is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP15.68%
EPS Next 2Y3.14%
EPS Next 3Y5.42%
VMI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
425.8
-0.51 (-0.12%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)02-17 2026-02-17/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-21 2026-04-21
Inst Owners94.21%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.33%
Ins Owner Change0.87%
Market Cap8.32B
Revenue(TTM)4.10B
Net Income(TTM)334.78M
Analysts81.82
Price Target461.19 (8.31%)
Short Float %2.02%
Short Ratio2.42
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.72% |
Yearly Dividend2.69
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.21%
DP15.68%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years23
Ex-Date03-27 2026-03-27 (0.77)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)41.51%
Min EPS beat(2)6.73%
Max EPS beat(2)76.28%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)20.94%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.82%
Max EPS beat(4)76.28%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)17.34%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)13.69%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)12.45%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.65%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.49%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.19%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.37%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.68%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.5%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.51%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.98%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.51%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)6.6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.18%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.93%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.09%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.21 | ||
| P/S | 2.03 | ||
| P/FCF | 26.73 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.24 | ||
| P/B | 5.1 | ||
| P/tB | 8.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.62 |
EPS(TTM)23.02
EY5.41%
EPS(NY)22.17
Fwd EY5.21%
FCF(TTM)15.93
FCFY3.74%
OCF(TTM)23.35
OCFY5.48%
SpS209.93
BVpS83.52
TBVpS48.11
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.8
Graham Number207.99
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.94% | ||
| ROE | 20.5% | ||
| ROCE | 19.83% | ||
| ROIC | 16.71% | ||
| ROICexc | 17.98% | ||
| ROICexgc | 25.06% | ||
| OM | 12.74% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.16% | ||
| GM | 30.23% | ||
| FCFM | 7.59% |
ROA(3y)8.24%
ROA(5y)7.49%
ROE(3y)18.08%
ROE(5y)16.84%
ROIC(3y)16.18%
ROIC(5y)14.19%
ROICexc(3y)17.4%
ROICexc(5y)15.24%
ROICexgc(3y)25%
ROICexgc(5y)22.43%
ROCE(3y)19.22%
ROCE(5y)16.87%
ROICexgc growth 3Y4.44%
ROICexgc growth 5Y8.64%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.27%
ROICexc growth 5Y9.56%
OM growth 3Y8.57%
OM growth 5Y7.35%
PM growth 3Y12.21%
PM growth 5Y10.92%
GM growth 3Y5.28%
GM growth 5Y2.73%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.22
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.55 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.3 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 163.87% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.53% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 13.41 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 74.65% | ||
| Profit Quality | 93.03% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.35 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.58 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.27 |
F-Score5
WACC9.98%
ROIC/WACC1.67
Cap/Depr(3y)115.06%
Cap/Depr(5y)111.53%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.6%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.61%
Profit Quality(3y)124.62%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)33.99%
EPS 3Y18.51%
EPS 5Y22.99%
EPS Q2Q%130.21%
EPS Next Y-3.71%
EPS Next 2Y3.14%
EPS Next 3Y5.42%
EPS Next 5Y6.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.71%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.89%
Revenue growth 5Y7.23%
Sales Q2Q%0.09%
Revenue Next Year4.14%
Revenue Next 2Y4.85%
Revenue Next 3Y4.63%
Revenue Next 5Y4.34%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.31%
EBIT growth 3Y6.52%
EBIT growth 5Y15.11%
EBIT Next Year38.09%
EBIT Next 3Y16.65%
EBIT Next 5Y13.96%
FCF growth 1Y-36.85%
FCF growth 3Y10.16%
FCF growth 5Y8.24%
OCF growth 1Y-20.29%
OCF growth 3Y11.85%
OCF growth 5Y7.61%
VALMONT INDUSTRIES / VMI Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of VALMONT INDUSTRIES (VMI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to VMI.
What is the valuation status for VMI stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to VALMONT INDUSTRIES (VMI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of VMI stock?
VALMONT INDUSTRIES (VMI) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of VALMONT INDUSTRIES (VMI) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for VALMONT INDUSTRIES (VMI) is 18.5 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.1.
How sustainable is the dividend of VALMONT INDUSTRIES (VMI) stock?
The dividend rating of VALMONT INDUSTRIES (VMI) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 15.68%.