VALMONT INDUSTRIES (VMI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:VMI • US9202531011

435.02 USD
-16.55 (-3.66%)
Last: Mar 5, 2026, 12:31 PM

This VMI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

6

VMI gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 55 industry peers in the Construction & Engineering industry. VMI has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. VMI is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • Each year in the past 5 years VMI has been profitable.
  • 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M

1.2 Ratios

  • With a decent Return On Assets value of 9.62%, VMI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.36% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 19.85%, VMI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • VMI has a better Return On Invested Capital (16.66%) than 78.18% 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 17.15%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (16.15%) for VMI is below the current ROIC(16.66%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.62%
ROE 19.85%
ROIC 16.66%
ROA(3y)8.4%
ROA(5y)7.58%
ROE(3y)18.39%
ROE(5y)17.03%
ROIC(3y)16.15%
ROIC(5y)14.17%
VMI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVMI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

  • With a decent Profit Margin value of 7.90%, VMI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.36% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VMI has grown nicely.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 12.75%, 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.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 30.23%, VMI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.64% of the companies in the same industry.
  • VMI's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 12.75%
PM (TTM) 7.9%
GM 30.23%
OM growth 3Y8.47%
OM growth 5Y7.3%
PM growth 3Y13.92%
PM growth 5Y11.92%
GM growth 3Y5.24%
GM growth 5Y2.7%
VMI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVMI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. VMI Health Analysis

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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for VMI has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, VMI has less shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for VMI is higher compared to a year ago.
VMI Yearly Shares OutstandingVMI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M 20M
VMI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsVMI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

  • The Debt to FCF ratio of VMI is 2.58, which is a good value as it means it would take VMI, 2.58 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • VMI's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.58 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VMI outperforms 78.18% of its industry peers.
  • VMI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.49. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • VMI has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.49. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VMI outperforms 56.36% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.49
Debt/FCF 2.58
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC1.68
WACC9.9%
VMI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFVMI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B

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.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.35, VMI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.73% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.58, VMI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.35
Quick Ratio 1.58
VMI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesVMI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

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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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, VMI will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.67% on average per year.
  • VMI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.10% yearly.
EPS Next Y-6.54%
EPS Next 2Y1.83%
EPS Next 3Y4.94%
EPS Next 5Y5.67%
Revenue Next Year4.12%
Revenue Next 2Y4.41%
Revenue Next 3Y4.29%
Revenue Next 5Y4.1%

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.
VMI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesVMI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 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 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. VMI Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 18.90, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of VMI.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, VMI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.09% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.03. VMI is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.22, VMI is valued on the expensive side.
  • 83.64% 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 25.11, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.9
Fwd PE 20.22
VMI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVMI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of VMI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VMI is cheaper than 67.27% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • 69.09% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VMI, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 27.52
EV/EBITDA 15.54
VMI Per share dataVMI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150 200

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • VMI has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.82
EPS Next 2Y1.83%
EPS Next 3Y4.94%

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5. VMI Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • VMI has a yearly dividend return of 0.60%, which is pretty low.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.13, VMI pays a better dividend. On top of this VMI pays more dividend than 92.73% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, VMI's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.6%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of VMI grows each year by 8.86%, which is quite nice.
  • VMI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • VMI has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.86%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years22
VMI Yearly Dividends per shareVMI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 16.20% of the earnings are spent on dividend by VMI. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • VMI's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP16.2%
EPS Next 2Y1.83%
EPS Next 3Y4.94%
VMI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendVMI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M 200M 300M 400M
VMI Dividend Payout.VMI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.VMI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

VMI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

VALMONT INDUSTRIES

NYSE:VMI (3/5/2026, 12:31:04 PM)

435.02

-16.55 (-3.66%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)02-17
Earnings (Next)04-20
Inst Owners95.6%
Inst Owner Change-0.34%
Ins Owners1.34%
Ins Owner Change0.84%
Market Cap8.57B
Revenue(TTM)4.10B
Net Income(TTM)324.03M
Analysts81.82
Price Target460.64 (5.89%)
Short Float %1.72%
Short Ratio2.28
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.6%
Yearly Dividend2.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.86%
DP16.2%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years22
Ex-DateN/A
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)6.6%
PT rev (3m)7.95%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.59%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.59%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.16%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.9
Fwd PE 20.22
P/S 2.09
P/FCF 27.52
P/OCF 18.77
P/B 5.25
P/tB 5.25
EV/EBITDA 15.54
EPS(TTM)23.02
EY5.29%
EPS(NY)21.52
Fwd EY4.95%
FCF(TTM)15.81
FCFY3.63%
OCF(TTM)23.17
OCFY5.33%
SpS208.33
BVpS82.88
TBVpS82.88
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.82
Graham Number207.19
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.62%
ROE 19.85%
ROCE 19.84%
ROIC 16.66%
ROICexc 17.92%
ROICexgc 17.92%
OM 12.75%
PM (TTM) 7.9%
GM 30.23%
FCFM 7.59%
ROA(3y)8.4%
ROA(5y)7.58%
ROE(3y)18.39%
ROE(5y)17.03%
ROIC(3y)16.15%
ROIC(5y)14.17%
ROICexc(3y)17.36%
ROICexc(5y)15.22%
ROICexgc(3y)22.6%
ROICexgc(5y)20.99%
ROCE(3y)19.2%
ROCE(5y)16.86%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-6.7%
ROICexgc growth 5Y1.54%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.05%
ROICexc growth 5Y9.43%
OM growth 3Y8.47%
OM growth 5Y7.3%
PM growth 3Y13.92%
PM growth 5Y11.92%
GM growth 3Y5.24%
GM growth 5Y2.7%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.22
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.49
Debt/FCF 2.58
Debt/EBITDA 1.31
Cap/Depr 163.87%
Cap/Sales 3.53%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 74.62%
Profit Quality 96.12%
Current Ratio 2.35
Quick Ratio 1.58
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score5
WACC9.9%
ROIC/WACC1.68
Cap/Depr(3y)115.06%
Cap/Depr(5y)111.53%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.6%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.61%
Profit Quality(3y)123.25%
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-6.54%
EPS Next 2Y1.83%
EPS Next 3Y4.94%
EPS Next 5Y5.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.71%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.89%
Revenue growth 5Y7.23%
Sales Q2Q%0.09%
Revenue Next Year4.12%
Revenue Next 2Y4.41%
Revenue Next 3Y4.29%
Revenue Next 5Y4.1%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.26%
EBIT growth 3Y6.43%
EBIT growth 5Y15.05%
EBIT Next Year37.13%
EBIT Next 3Y16.65%
EBIT Next 5Y14.14%
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 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.


How profitable is VALMONT INDUSTRIES (VMI) stock?

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


What is the valuation of VALMONT INDUSTRIES based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for VALMONT INDUSTRIES (VMI) is 18.9 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.25.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for VMI stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of VALMONT INDUSTRIES (VMI) is expected to decline by -6.54% in the next year.