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VALMONT INDUSTRIES (VMI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

412.97 USD
+3.07 (+0.75%)
Last: 11/28/2025, 5:04:00 PM
412.97 USD
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After Hours: 11/28/2025, 5:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

VMI gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 55 industry peers in the Construction & Engineering industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making VMI a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. 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

VMI had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year VMI had a positive cash flow from operations.
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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.94%, VMI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
VMI has a Return On Equity (14.64%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of VMI (13.73%) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for VMI is significantly below the industry average of 17.30%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (13.73%) for VMI is above the 3 year average (12.19%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
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's Profit Margin of 5.70% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VMI outperforms 67.27% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VMI has grown nicely.
VMI has a better Operating Margin (12.68%) than 85.45% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VMI has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 30.33%, 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 12.68%
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

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.
VMI has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 6.08 indicates that VMI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
VMI has a Altman-Z score of 6.08. This is amongst the best in the industry. VMI outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
VMI has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.79. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.79 years to pay back of all of its debts.
VMI's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.79 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VMI outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.46 indicates that VMI is not too dependend on debt financing.
VMI has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.46) than 61.82% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.46
Debt/FCF 1.79
Altman-Z 6.08
ROIC/WACC1.33
WACC10.29%
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 2.26. This indicates that VMI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.26, VMI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.73% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.50, VMI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.18% of the companies in the same industry.
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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 9.08% over the past year.
VMI shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 18.77% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.23% in the past year.
VMI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.05% yearly.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.82% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.53% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y12.51%
EPS Next 2Y11.79%
EPS Next 3Y12.02%
EPS Next 5Y10.82%
Revenue Next Year1.39%
Revenue Next 2Y2.7%
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 22.92, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of VMI.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, VMI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.18% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.31. VMI is around the same levels.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.23, VMI is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VMI is valued a bit cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.59. VMI is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.92
Fwd PE 19.23
VMI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVMI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VMI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.55% of the companies are valued more expensively.
78.18% 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 19.94
EV/EBITDA 14.08
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.
VMI's earnings are expected to grow with 12.02% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.83
PEG (5Y)1.22
EPS Next 2Y11.79%
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 1.73. VMI pays more dividend than 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, VMI's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
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 2Y11.79%
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 (11/28/2025, 5:04:00 PM)

After market: 412.97 0 (0%)

412.97

+3.07 (+0.75%)

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 Owners94.26%
Inst Owner Change0.21%
Ins Owners1.37%
Ins Owner Change-0.57%
Market Cap8.15B
Revenue(TTM)4.10B
Net Income(TTM)233.68M
Analysts80
Price Target426.7 (3.32%)
Short Float %1.42%
Short Ratio1.69
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)7.73%
PT rev (3m)7.73%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.58%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.46%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.33%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.68%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.94%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.12%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.92
Fwd PE 19.23
P/S 1.99
P/FCF 19.94
P/OCF 15.13
P/B 5.11
P/tB 9.03
EV/EBITDA 14.08
EPS(TTM)18.02
EY4.36%
EPS(NY)21.47
Fwd EY5.2%
FCF(TTM)20.71
FCFY5.01%
OCF(TTM)27.29
OCFY6.61%
SpS207.86
BVpS80.84
TBVpS45.71
PEG (NY)1.83
PEG (5Y)1.22
Graham Number181.04
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 6.08
F-Score7
WACC10.29%
ROIC/WACC1.33
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 Y12.51%
EPS Next 2Y11.79%
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 Year1.39%
Revenue Next 2Y2.7%
Revenue Next 3Y3.36%
Revenue Next 5Y3.53%
EBIT growth 1Y11.11%
EBIT growth 3Y21.39%
EBIT growth 5Y18.14%
EBIT Next Year16.72%
EBIT Next 3Y13.14%
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 22.92 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.11.


What is the earnings growth outlook for VALMONT INDUSTRIES?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of VALMONT INDUSTRIES (VMI) is expected to grow by 12.51% in the next year.