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VALMONT INDUSTRIES (VMI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:VMI - US9202531011 - Common Stock

394.62 USD
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Last: 10/3/2025, 8:10:53 PM
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Fundamental Rating

7

Taking everything into account, VMI scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VMI was compared to 53 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 decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

VMI had positive earnings in the past year.
VMI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
VMI had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years VMI had a positive operating cash flow.
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

The Return On Assets of VMI (6.51%) is better than 73.58% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 14.24%, VMI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.15% of the companies in the same industry.
VMI has a better Return On Invested Capital (13.33%) than 77.36% of its industry peers.
VMI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.89%. This is significantly below the industry average of 17.22%.
The 3 year average ROIC (11.89%) for VMI is below the current ROIC(13.33%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.51%
ROE 14.24%
ROIC 13.33%
ROA(3y)7.28%
ROA(5y)6.46%
ROE(3y)16.53%
ROE(5y)15.12%
ROIC(3y)11.89%
ROIC(5y)10.15%
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 better Profit Margin (5.34%) than 69.81% of its industry peers.
VMI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
VMI's Operating Margin of 12.13% is amongst the best of the industry. VMI outperforms 83.02% of its industry peers.
VMI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of VMI (30.09%) is better than 83.02% of its industry peers.
VMI's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 12.13%
PM (TTM) 5.34%
GM 30.09%
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

VMI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
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 5.85 indicates that VMI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.85, VMI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.25% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VMI is 1.35, which is an excellent value as it means it would take VMI, only 1.35 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.35, VMI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.25% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.48 indicates that VMI is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.48, VMI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.49% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.48
Debt/FCF 1.35
Altman-Z 5.85
ROIC/WACC1.34
WACC9.96%
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

VMI has a Current Ratio of 2.15. This indicates that VMI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.15, VMI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.57% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.44 indicates that VMI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
VMI's Quick ratio of 1.44 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VMI outperforms 73.58% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.15
Quick Ratio 1.44
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 small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 3.75%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 18.77% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
VMI shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.15%.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.05% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.75%
EPS 3Y16.27%
EPS 5Y18.77%
EPS Q2Q%-0.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.15%
Revenue growth 3Y5.19%
Revenue growth 5Y8.05%
Sales Q2Q%1.04%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, VMI will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.14% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, VMI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.30% on average per year.
EPS Next Y9.56%
EPS Next 2Y10.28%
EPS Next 3Y10.92%
EPS Next 5Y10.14%
Revenue Next Year1.37%
Revenue Next 2Y3.27%
Revenue Next 3Y3.42%
Revenue Next 5Y3.3%

3.3 Evolution

Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of 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

VMI is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.01.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of VMI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VMI is cheaper than 77.36% of the companies listed in the same industry.
VMI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.86.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.89, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of VMI.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VMI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.91% of the companies are valued more expensively.
VMI is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.32, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.01
Fwd PE 18.89
VMI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVMI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VMI is valued a bit cheaper than 79.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, VMI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.91% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.35
EV/EBITDA 14.15
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.
PEG (NY)2.41
PEG (5Y)1.23
EPS Next 2Y10.28%
EPS Next 3Y10.92%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

VMI has a yearly dividend return of 0.69%, which is pretty low.
VMI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.57. VMI pays more dividend than 90.57% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.69, VMI pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.41.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.69%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of VMI grows each year by 9.85%, which is quite nice.
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

5.3 Sustainability

VMI pays out 22.87% of its income as dividend. This is a 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.
DP22.87%
EPS Next 2Y10.28%
EPS Next 3Y10.92%
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 (10/3/2025, 8:10:53 PM)

After market: 394.62 0 (0%)

394.62

+1.75 (+0.45%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)07-22 2025-07-22/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-21 2025-10-21
Inst Owners94.26%
Inst Owner Change1.33%
Ins Owners1.37%
Ins Owner Change0.46%
Market Cap7.79B
Analysts80
Price Target396.1 (0.38%)
Short Float %1.69%
Short Ratio1.66
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.69%
Yearly Dividend2.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.85%
DP22.87%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years22
Ex-Date09-26 2025-09-26 (0.68)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.36%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.82%
Max EPS beat(2)2.54%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.85%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.82%
Max EPS beat(4)4.89%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)8.58%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)6.81%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)7.57%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.09%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.68%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.5%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.04%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.68%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.5%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.58%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.04%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.2%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)12.56%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.57%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.12%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.74%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.29%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.66%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.01
Fwd PE 18.89
P/S 1.91
P/FCF 14.35
P/OCF 11.96
P/B 5.09
P/tB 9.38
EV/EBITDA 14.15
EPS(TTM)17.15
EY4.35%
EPS(NY)20.89
Fwd EY5.29%
FCF(TTM)27.5
FCFY6.97%
OCF(TTM)32.99
OCFY8.36%
SpS206.55
BVpS77.45
TBVpS42.08
PEG (NY)2.41
PEG (5Y)1.23
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.51%
ROE 14.24%
ROCE 19.51%
ROIC 13.33%
ROICexc 14.53%
ROICexgc 20.76%
OM 12.13%
PM (TTM) 5.34%
GM 30.09%
FCFM 13.31%
ROA(3y)7.28%
ROA(5y)6.46%
ROE(3y)16.53%
ROE(5y)15.12%
ROIC(3y)11.89%
ROIC(5y)10.15%
ROICexc(3y)12.77%
ROICexc(5y)11.1%
ROICexgc(3y)19%
ROICexgc(5y)16.55%
ROCE(3y)17.42%
ROCE(5y)14.91%
ROICexcg growth 3Y22.29%
ROICexcg 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-Score8
Asset Turnover1.22
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.48
Debt/FCF 1.35
Debt/EBITDA 1.24
Cap/Depr 117.03%
Cap/Sales 2.66%
Interest Coverage 10.8
Cash Conversion 110.89%
Profit Quality 249.33%
Current Ratio 2.15
Quick Ratio 1.44
Altman-Z 5.85
F-Score8
WACC9.96%
ROIC/WACC1.34
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)3.75%
EPS 3Y16.27%
EPS 5Y18.77%
EPS Q2Q%-0.61%
EPS Next Y9.56%
EPS Next 2Y10.28%
EPS Next 3Y10.92%
EPS Next 5Y10.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.15%
Revenue growth 3Y5.19%
Revenue growth 5Y8.05%
Sales Q2Q%1.04%
Revenue Next Year1.37%
Revenue Next 2Y3.27%
Revenue Next 3Y3.42%
Revenue Next 5Y3.3%
EBIT growth 1Y7.75%
EBIT growth 3Y21.39%
EBIT growth 5Y18.14%
EBIT Next Year16.72%
EBIT Next 3Y13.14%
EBIT Next 5Y10.73%
FCF growth 1Y94.72%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y18.6%
OCF growth 1Y77.08%
OCF growth 3Y105.55%
OCF growth 5Y13.24%