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Valmont IndustriesVMI +0.35%90 Debt-to-Equity is 0.51 as of Jun. 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 0.75. GuruFocus rates VMI with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $345.53 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 508 Conglomerates companies, Valmont Industries ranks better than 52.95% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Valmont Industries's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
VMI'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.51 Med: 0.75 Max: 0.94
Current: 0.51
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Valmont Industries was 0.94. The lowest was 0.51. And the median was 0.75.
VMI's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 52.95% of 508
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 0.54
vs VMI: 0.51
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Valmont Industries Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Valmont Industries Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Valmont Industries's Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Valmont Industries's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Valmont Industries's Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity of 0.51 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Valmont Industries and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 0.75. Over the past decade, Valmont Industries' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.51 to 0.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Valmont Industries ranks #239 out of 508 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 47%.
Is Valmont Industries' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Valmont Industries' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.51 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 0.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.51 to a high of 0.94. The Conglomerates industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.54. Valmont Industries' value of 0.51 is 5.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Valmont Industries ranks #239 out of 508 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' Debt-to-Equity compare to GHC and SEB?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Valmont Industries ranks #239 out of 508 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Valmont Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.54. Valmont Industries' value of 0.51 is 5.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Valmont Industries' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.51 to 0.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.75 vs. the industry median of 0.54, 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Conglomerates company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Conglomerates companies is 0.54, based on 508 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Valmont Industries's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.51 is 5.6% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Valmont Industries and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Valmont Industries's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.51, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 0.75. 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 Debt-to-Equity is 0.51, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 0.75 and 5.6% below the Conglomerates industry median of 0.54. 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 Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Valmont Industries (VMI), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.51 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:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.51 (32% below median its 10-year median of 0.75)
GF Value™: $345.53 vs. price of $493.64 (42.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5.6% below the Conglomerates median (#239 of 508)
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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