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Valmont IndustriesVMI +0.35%90 Days Inventory is 70.18 as of Jun. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 74.01. GuruFocus rates VMI with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $345.53 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 489 Conglomerates companies, Valmont Industries ranks better than 50.72% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Valmont Industries's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
VMI'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 67.57 Med: 74.01 Max: 86.15
Current: 72.73
During the past 13 years, Valmont Industries's highest Days Inventory was 86.15. The lowest was 67.57. And the median was 74.01.
VMI's Days Inventory is ranked better than 50.72% of 489
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 73.78
vs VMI: 72.73
Valmont Industries's Days Inventory
declined
from Jun. 2025 (72.60) to Jun. 2026 (70.18).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Valmont Industries's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.30.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Valmont Industries's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.53.
Valmont Industries (NYSE:VMI) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Valmont Industries's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Valmont Industries's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Valmont Industries Days Inventory Related Terms
Valmont Industries Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Valmont Industries's Days Inventory can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Valmont Industries's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Valmont Industries Days Inventory vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Valmont Industries's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Valmont Industries's Days Inventory falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Valmont Industries (VMI) has a Days Inventory of 70.18 as of Jun. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Valmont Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 74.01. Over the past decade, Valmont Industries' Days Inventory has ranged from 67.57 to 86.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Valmont Industries ranks #241 out of 489 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 49.3%.
Is Valmont Industries' Days Inventory too high?
Valmont Industries' current Days Inventory of 70.18 is near median its 10-year median of 74.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 67.57 to a high of 86.15. The Conglomerates industry median Days Inventory is 73.78. Valmont Industries' value of 70.18 is 4.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Valmont Industries ranks #241 out of 489 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Valmont Industries has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Valmont Industries' Days Inventory compare to GHC and SEB?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Valmont Industries ranks #241 out of 489 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Valmont Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 73.78. Valmont Industries' value of 70.18 is 4.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Valmont Industries' own Days Inventory has ranged from 67.57 to 86.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 74.01 vs. the industry median of 73.78, Valmont Industries has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Conglomerates company?
The median Days Inventory among Conglomerates companies is 73.78, based on 489 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Valmont Industries's current Days Inventory of 70.18 is 4.9% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Valmont Industries and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Days Inventory is 73.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Valmont Industries's current Days Inventory is 70.18, which is near median its own 10-year median of 74.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Valmont Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valmont Industries (VMI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $345.53, compared to a current price of $493.64 — trading 42.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 70.18, which is near median its 10-year median of 74.01 and 4.9% below the Conglomerates industry median of 73.78. Valmont Industries' overall GF Score™ is 90/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Valmont Industries (VMI), the current Days Inventory is 70.18 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Valmont Industries (VMI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valmont Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $493.64 is trading 42.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $345.53.
GuruFocus considers Valmont Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VMI:
Days Inventory: 70.18 (near median its 10-year median of 74.01)
GF Value™: $345.53 vs. price of $493.64 (42.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4.9% below the Conglomerates median (#241 of 489)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VMI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Valmont began in 1946 when founder, Robert B. Daugherty, combined his $5,000 savings with a wholehearted belief that business could and should be done better. From those modest beginnings, the company grew into a global leader, designing and manufacturing highly engineered products and services that support infrastructure development and agricultural productivity. Two primary business segments comprise Valmont: Agriculture and Infrastructure. Valmont have 85 manufacturing facilities in 22 countries, and do business in more than 100 countries across six continents.
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