Top line accelerating.
+0.7% YoY versus −2.4% prior. 3y CAGR −1.9%.
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Industrials · Market Cap: $11.1B
Fundamentals as of 2025-12-27
The Question
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2 of 2 legendary models say AVOID VMI.
What would legendary investors pay for VMI?
These figures are not quotes or opinions from Buffett, Graham, Lynch or the other investors. They are our own estimates, computed by applying the intrinsic-value formulas each investor is known for to this company’s financials.
For educational purposes only. Not a recommendation to buy or sell securities.
Bottom line: VMI is flagged as overvalued by 1 of 2 legendary models, with 0 BUY and 1 HOLD, but earns a C sector grade (57/100) in Industrials. Whether the premium is justified depends on which lens you trust. Drill into the valuation breakdown and sector ranking for the full picture.
VMI trades at 24.0x earnings. Sector context and per-investor signals are in the valuation tab.
VMI and ARMK differ on P/E, ROE, and revenue growth. See the full VMI vs ARMK compare matrix.
Buffett and Munger evaluate VMI against their respective frameworks. Per-model fair value and reasoning are in the valuation tab.
VMI's P/E ratio is 24.0x. 5-year P/E history is in the financials tab.
0 of 2 legendary models say BUY. Full breakdown by investor and signal is in the valuation tab.
VMI's earnings calendar and history are tracked in the financials tab. Specific dates depend on company-published guidance.
Yes — Valmont Industries, Inc.'s 21.4% ROE ranks above the S&P 500 median, and D/E 1.06 stays within healthy bounds.
Financial story
Yes — Valmont Industries, Inc.'s 21.4% ROE shows strong capital efficiency, and its 1.06 debt-to-equity stays within healthy bounds.
How does VMI compare?
+0.7% YoY versus −2.4% prior. 3y CAGR −1.9%.
+0.7%Net margin 8.5% versus 8.5% prior (−0.0pp). Operating 12.7%.
8.5%P/E 30.6x — 12% above the 5y median of 27.4x. Forward 25.0x hints at EPS expansion next year.
30.6xSee exactly where VMI ranks
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Sign in to see the rankingVMI sits at #43 in Industrials with a C grade (57/100).