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VMI · Price history
Price at last available close
$433.09
−$34.75 (-7.43%) 1M
2026-10-28
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Primary reporting period: 2025-12-27 · Research updated Oct 12, 2026. A research update is not a new financial filing.
Who they are
Valmont Industries, Inc. is a global enterprise specializing in engineered products, conducting operations across the United States, Australia, Brazil, Denmark, and other international markets. The company's business is organized into two primary divisions: Infrastructure and Agriculture. Within its Infrastructure segment, Valmont designs, produces, and distributes a wide array of engineered metal, steel, wood, aluminum, and composite structures, including poles, towers, and components.
How they make money
Valmont Industries operates as a diversified manufacturer providing engineered products and services for infrastructure and agriculture markets. The company generates revenue by designing, manufacturing, and selling steel, concrete, and composite structures for utility and communication networks, as well as irrigation equipment and coating services, primarily through direct sales and distribution channels.
Products & services
Utility structures, wireless communication products, irrigation equipment, and industrial coating services.
Brands & revenue mix
No separate brand or brand-level revenue disclosure was confirmed in the reviewed sources. This does not mean the company has no brands.
Calculated from reported segment revenue. Check the source period and revenue basis before comparing shares. Categories can overlap and may not add to 100%.
Calculated from reported segment revenue. Check the source period and revenue basis before comparing shares. Categories can overlap and may not add to 100%.
No quantified customer-concentration disclosure is available in the current saved research.
Suppliers, materials & equipment
Steel and metal raw material suppliers — The company relies on various suppliers for steel and other raw materials used in manufacturing; specific supplier names are not disclosed.Source
Strengths
Diversified portfolio across infrastructure and agriculture marketsSource
Overall investment score · Quality, value, risk and opportunity
42
Weak
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Company Quality
How good is the actual business—regardless of today’s stock price?
77
Strong
Financial Strength
82
Business Quality / Moat
72
Management
100
Growth Quality
35
Risk / Durability
92
Great Company · Expensive Stock
Uses financial strength, moat, management, growth quality and durability. It excludes share price, P/E, market cap, intrinsic value and margin of safety.
Opportunity
Opportunity Score · How does the current price compare with estimated value?
29
Avoid
Based on current valuation, company quality, recent trends, and available market signals.
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Model Outlook
12-month model · What does the model think happens next?
40/100
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Model Score 40/100 — estimates relative performance potential, distinct from the overall Wall Street Score and the separate Company Quality score.
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The quick read
The overall Wall Street Score is low across its combined quality, valuation and risk inputs. This can reflect an expensive share price, business weaknesses, or both; check Company Quality and the category breakdown before drawing a conclusion.
At today’s price, the WSS valuation framework currently reads as less attractive based on the available valuation and market data.
The model outlook is currently cautious.
What we like
•Balance-sheet / debt profile scores strongly
•Recent buyback activity is present
What to watch
•Valuation is a weaker part of the current profile
•Revenue fundamentals are weak
•Asset quality is a weaker factor
Company-specific research
Questions worth answering for VMI
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•Can VMI maintain its current revenue growth rate and improve the amount of that revenue that turns into earnings and cash?
•Is VMI's positive free cash flow repeatable, or is the current level being helped by temporary working-capital or spending changes?
•Is VMI's debt load manageable relative to cash generation, interest costs and upcoming maturities?
•What future growth or profitability would be needed to justify VMI's current valuation?
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Notices for VMI
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Dividend history reported
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Historical repurchase activity
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Potential upside factors
+Growth opportunities may come from revenue expansion, margin improvement, new products, market-share gains, and stronger cash flow.
+Diversified portfolio across infrastructure and agriculture markets.
+Positive free cash flow may provide capacity to invest in growth.
Potential downside factors
−Key risks may include competition, margin pressure, debt levels, valuation risk, and changes in demand within the Conglomerates industry.
−Fluctuations in raw material costs.
−Dependence on infrastructure spending levels.
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Scores
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Wall Street Score
Weak42/ 100
Weak (0–50)Fair (51–71)Strong (72+)
Debt
Strong
84
Debt Cost4.4%
Debt Reduction YoY-6.8%
Debt / Equity0.57x
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Revenue
Poor
21
Revenue YoY4.5%
Revenue CAGR-0.8%
Net Margin12.1%
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Asset
Poor
26
Asset Growth YoY1.2%
Liquidation/Share$88.72
Net Assets/MCap0.32x
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Capital
Weak
46
Earnings Yield6.2%
Buyback Yield2.0%
Debt Cost4.4%
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Management
Elite
100
ROIC19.3%
ROE29.4%
ROA14.6%
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Moat
Strong
72
EPS Growth17.5%
FCF/Share Growth3.1%
Rev/Share Growth5.2%
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Valuation
Poor
22
Intrinsic Value$226.19
Value Reference$135.71
MOS-91.6%
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Buffett
Fair
57
Revenue21
Moat72
Valuation22
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MOS
Poor
0
MOS %-91.6%
Value Reference$135.71
Deep Discount Reference$90.47
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Financial
Poor
30
Interest Coverage12.9x
ROIC19.3%
FCF Yield3.7%
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Master
Poor
34
Financial30
Valuation22
Debt84
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Resilience
Fair
52
Survival Years0.5 yrs
Current Ratio2.35x
FCF Margin7.6%
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Score Changes
4 historical score records available
Previous Score
41
Oct 20, 2026
Change
+0.6
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Current Score
42
Oct 26, 2026
Category Changes
Revenue+2.4
Debt0
Assets+0.6
Capital+5.0
Management0
Moat0
Valuation0
Buffett+0.5
VMI increased 0.6 points because Revenue improved by 2.4 points, Capital improved by 5 points.
Positive Contributors
+ Revenue improved by 2.4 points
+ Capital improved by 5 points
Projected Score
Projected Score
42
Projected Change
-0.2 points
Preliminary comparable-period financial changes suggest decline of approximately 0.2 points. This is a projected estimate, not the official WallStreetScore.
Monetary values in USD. Share counts in raw units.
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Revenue
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Cost of Revenue
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Gross Profit
$1.30B
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Research & Development
$0.00
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SG&A Expenses
$706.0M
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Operating Expenses
$680.9M
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EBITDA
$690.5M
$506.6M
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Operating Income
$617.6M
$522.3M
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Interest Expense
$38.3M
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Income Before Tax
$580.5M
$377.6M
$468.7M
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Income Tax Expense
$61.3M
$23.9M
$118.0M
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Net Income
$517.0M
$350.3M
$348.3M
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Basic EPS
$26.61
$17.70
$17.31
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Basic Shares
19.23M
19.80M
20.12M
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Diluted Shares
19.39M
19.94M
20.26M
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Financial Changes Since Prior Period
What Improved
Margins expanded
What Weakened
Cash position declined
Debt increased
Potential Score Impact
Positive indicators included revenue growth, EPS growth, net income margin. Pressure indicators included cash levels, debt levels. These factors may support or pressure the Revenue, Management, Financial, and Debt categories; this summary does not claim that the stored scores changed.
Stored Earnings Analysis
Revenue increased 5.5%. EPS increased 25.3%. Cash declined 46.0%. Total debt increased 4.4%. Net income margin improved by 1.5 percentage points.
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